Ayuntamiento de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (The Town Hall of Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Town Hall-also known as the Palace of the Dragos-is an example of early 20th-century neoclassical architecture. Originally conceived as the Palace of Justice around 1898 by architect Antonio Pintor, construction began in 1902. Its façade features a three-arched portico crowned by a stately balcony and triangular pediment, topped with a refined balustrade under a symmetrical roofline.

The building owes its poetic nickname to two majestic dragon trees, that stand sentinel at its entrance. These iconic Canarian trees lend the Town Hall a unique local character, integrating the island’s botanical heritage into the urban fabric.

As you wander through the old quarter-lined with historic plazas, churches, and museums-the Palace of the Dragos stands out not just for its graceful aesthetic, but for its enduring civic role. Now home to the municipal government, it invites visitors to connect with Santa Cruz’s layered history-from Guanche roots and colonial foundations to its modern cultural life.