Basilica of Candelaria

About Basilica of Candelaria

The Basilica of Candelaria is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Candelaria on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. The church is dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria, the patron saint of the Canary Islands. The current church was built in the 18th century, on the site of an earlier church which was destroyed by a hurricane in 1722. The church is a notable example of Canary Islands Baroque architecture. The Basilica of Candelaria is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Tenerife, and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.