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Arucas Church
Church of Saint John the Baptist
Spanish: Parroquia Matriz de San Juan Bautista
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View of the main church's flank, showing its stonework, rose window, and a steeple
Arucas Church is located in Canary Islands
Arucas Church
Arucas Church
Location in Canary Islands
28°07′07″N 15°31′23″W / 28.1186°N 15.5230°W / 28.1186; -15.5230
Location Arucas, Gran Canaria
Country Spain
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Founder(s) Bishop Fernando Vázquez de Arce
Dedication John the Baptist
Consecrated 1917
Architecture
Functional status Active
Style Neo-Gothic
Years built 68
Groundbreaking 1909
Completed 1977
Specifications
Number of spires 4
Materials stone

The Church of San Juan Bautista or Arucas Church, is a Catholic church located in the old town of Arucas, in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.

Construction began on 19 March 1909, and took over 68 years. The church was opened for public worship in 1917, but the construction continued until 1977, when the church was completed. Due to the large dimensions, it is usually referred to as The Arucas Cathedral even though it is not a cathedral.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Iglesia Matriz de San Juan Bautista (Arucas) para niños

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