Plaza de la Candelaria

In Santa Cruz de Tenerif e is one of the most important squares in the capital, the P laza de la Candelaria, a very busy place located in the heart of the city Urban of Santa Cruz. In the Plaza de la Candelaria there are some emblematic buildings such as the Palacio de Cara or the Casino de Tenerif e, it is also considered the second most important square in the city from behind of the Plaza de España.

In the Plaza de Candelaria you will find an important monument called Triunfo de Candelari a, also known as Obelisco de la Candelaria. It should be noted that the Virgen de Candelaria is the patron saint of the city, hence the veneration for the image.

Throughout history, the square has had different names, Plaza del Castillo, Plaza de la Pila, Plaza Real, Plaza de la Constitución until in 1956 it was put the final of Candelaria.

In May the square dresses up and a folkloric and floral offering is made at the base of the Candelaria monument, commemorating the founding of the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife In the square you can see copies of Palmera Cubana or Flamboyan.