Iglesia de San Marcos Evangelista
It is the monumental and spiritual heart of Tegueste. Dedicated to the patron saint of the municipality, it succeeds a modest first temple erected around 1530; San Marcos was established as a parish in 1606. The current building began to be constructed in 1699, was expanded during the 18th century, and was completed in 1847.
It features a Latin cross plan with three naves —the central one, the Ánimas, and the Rosario— and a slender tower about twenty-five meters high that dominates the historic center. Inside, it preserves a valuable heritage of imagery and altarpieces. The urban ensemble surrounding it was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1986.
Every April 25th, the feast of San Marcos is celebrated; the multitudinous Romería in his honor takes place on the last Sunday of April, starting from the temple's surroundings.
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Accessibility
The church is in Plaza de San Marcos (Plaza de San Marcos, 21, 38280 Tegueste), in the heart of the historic center of the town, next to the Town Hall, with direct pedestrian access from the square. Tegueste is connected to La Laguna by TITSA buses; check updated lines and schedules at titsa.com before your visit.
