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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Visit the Tower in La Laguna for a Euro
The emblematic tower of the church of La Concepción - This was the first parish church of Tenerife and the mother house for all the other parishes created since the 16th century - in the city of La Laguna, Tenerife, was opened to the public yesterday. "The millstone tower is the third that the church has had, and was finished in 1697. The tower is now the most representative symbol of La Laguna.", say PuntoInfo.
For now access to the tower is free, but from January, "a symbolic price" of one euro will be charged that includes "the route of the churches and convents", arriving at the base of the tower, where groups of not more than 20 people can visit. Afterwards, access to the church is via the patio, when no religious services are taking place.
There are three tours per day, Monday to Friday and two on Saturdays, guided by professionals in tourist information, who will be able to tell you all you wish to know about the site. The money will go towards the upkeep of the town's important monuments.
Interestingly, doubty, whose photo appears (above) says that they did not understand why La Laguna had been made a World Heritage Site, until they entered this church. Sounds like it must therefore be worth a visit ... And cheap at the price.
La torre de La Concepción ya puede ser visitada y el acceso costará un euro
For now access to the tower is free, but from January, "a symbolic price" of one euro will be charged that includes "the route of the churches and convents", arriving at the base of the tower, where groups of not more than 20 people can visit. Afterwards, access to the church is via the patio, when no religious services are taking place.
There are three tours per day, Monday to Friday and two on Saturdays, guided by professionals in tourist information, who will be able to tell you all you wish to know about the site. The money will go towards the upkeep of the town's important monuments.
Interestingly, doubty, whose photo appears (above) says that they did not understand why La Laguna had been made a World Heritage Site, until they entered this church. Sounds like it must therefore be worth a visit ... And cheap at the price.
La torre de La Concepción ya puede ser visitada y el acceso costará un euro
