Iglesia de San José (Church of San Jose), Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Iglesia de San José (Church of San Jose), Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The parish church of San Jose is located in the northern part of the city. The impressive structure features arched openings, a portico entrance guarding the two-sided campanile, apartment houses in its wings and on the back side. Its architectural style can be referred to as Baroque and Tuscan. The temple possesses an important bibliographical heritage. These are folios and missals in Latin from the 18th and 19th centuries, that were used for divine services to the Council.

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Sight Name: Iglesia de San José (Church of San Jose)
Sight Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (See walking tours in Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Sight Type: Religious
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