Church of Santiago de los Caballeros facts for kids
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Templo Matriz y Arcipreztal de Santiago de Los Caballeros de Gáldar
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Location in Canary Islands
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| 28°08′42″N 15°39′22″W / 28.14497°N 15.65609°W | |
| Location | Gáldar, Gran Canaria |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic |
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| Dedication | Saint James |
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| Functional status | active |
| Heritage designation | RI-51-0008728 |
| Designated | 1978 |
| Architect(s) | Diego Nicolás Eduardo |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Groundbreaking | 1778 |
| Completed | 1826 |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Canarias |
The Church of Santiago de los Caballeros is a beautiful Catholic church. You can find it in Gáldar, a town on the island of Gran Canaria in Spain. It's also known by its full Spanish name, Templo Matriz y Arcipreztal de Santiago de Los Caballeros de Gáldar.
What is the Church of Santiago?
This important church is dedicated to Saint James the Apostle. He is a very famous saint. The church is a central part of the community in Gáldar.
When Was It Built?
The church you see today was built a long time ago. Construction started in 1778. It took many years to finish, finally being completed in 1826. This means it's almost 200 years old!
What Style is the Church?
The Church of Santiago de los Caballeros is built in the Neoclassical style. This style was popular in the late 1700s and early 1800s. It often uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings. Think of grand columns and simple, balanced designs.
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