Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Luz
Parish temple and religious heart of Los Silos, dedicated to the patron saint of the municipality. It was built on an early hermitage: the church was completed in 1570 and, in September 1605, the residents managed to elevate it to a parish, detaching it from Buenavista, which required the installation of the choir and the expansion of the main chapel. In 1930, architect Mariano Estanga reformed its exterior and gave it the striking neo-Gothic look of its towers, now a recognizable image of the town center.
Inside, there are pieces of great value, such as the Holy Christ of Mercy, a baroque sculpture attributed to an Andalusian sculptor (Juan de Mesa according to the official Tenerife Tourism portal; Francisco de Ocampo according to other sources), the Lord of Humility and Patience, and the image of the Virgin of Light, which, according to tradition, was found on the coast by a Portuguese fisherman. Every September 8th, it is the scene of the patron saint festivities and the moving 'Elevation of the Virgin'.
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It is located in the heart of the historic center of Los Silos, on Plaza de la Luz (38470 Los Silos), in front of the Town Hall (the old Casona de los Trujillo) and the restored old convent of San Sebastián. The square is the pedestrian heart of the town, surrounded by cobblestone streets, and can be easily accessed on foot due to its flat surroundings. If you arrive by car, keep in mind that the largest parking area is next to the Municipal Swimming Pool Complex, but it is on the coast (El Puertito), not in the town center itself, so it's advisable to look for a spot on the streets near the square.
