Church of San Juan Bautista (Arucas)
Arucas Church | |
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Church of Saint John the Baptist | |
Neo-Gothic | |
Years built | 68 |
Groundbreaking | 1909 |
Completed | 1977 |
Specifications | |
Number of spires | 4 |
Materials | stone |
The Church of San Juan Bautista or
.Construction began on 19 March 1909, and took over 68 years. The church was opened for public worship in 1917, but the construction continued until 1977, when the church was completed. Due to the large dimensions, it is usually referred to as The Arucas Cathedral even though it is not a cathedral.
References
- Patrimonio Histórico de Arucas
- Vidrieras de la Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
- Web Parroquia San Juan Bautista Arucas