Plaza del Cristo de La Laguna is a square in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna (on the island of Tenerife,

Canary Islands The Canary Islands (; es, Canarias, ), also known informally as the Canaries, are a Spanish autonomous community and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, in Macaronesia. At their closest point to the African mainland, they are west of Morocc ...

, Spain). It is one of the largest and most important squares of the Canary Islands. This square is considered one of the "main squares" of the island of Tenerife, together with the Plaza de España in

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Santa Cruz de Tenerife, commonly abbreviated as Santa Cruz (), is a city, the capital of the island of Tenerife, Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and capital of the Canary Islands. Santa Cruz has a population of 206,593 (2013) within its admi ...

and the Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias in Candelaria. This square until recently marked the boundary between the city of La Laguna and agricultural area. The square was used until the last century as a field of military exercises. In the surroundings of the current square was the historic and disappeared ''Hospital of San Sebastián'', which played an important role in the reception of patients during the epidemic of

bubonic plague Bubonic plague is one of three types of plague caused by the plague bacterium (''Yersinia pestis''). One to seven days after exposure to the bacteria, flu-like symptoms develop. These symptoms include fever, headaches, and vomiting, as well a ...

that broke out in the city in 1582.Las epidemias de la Historia: la peste en La Laguna (1582-1583)
/ref> However, the plaza is known mainly because its banks including

Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna Real Santuario del Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna (''Royal Sanctuary of the Christ of La Laguna'') is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife ( Canary Islands, Spain). The sanctuary is famous for housing ...

church, where the venerated image of

Cristo de La Laguna The Cristo de La Laguna (''Christ of La Laguna'' in English) is a Catholic figure of great historical, artistic and cultural image that represents the crucified Jesus of Nazareth. Situated in the Real Santuario del Santísimo Cristo de La Lagu ...

, which is highly revered by all canaries. Today in this square is the municipal market.

References

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External links

Entorno del Santuario del Cristo
Plazas in Tenerife San Cristóbal de La Laguna