Casa Anchieta, San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Name: Casa Anchieta
Address: San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain

#5 among attractions in San Cristóbal de La Laguna

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Casa Anchieta, San Cristóbal de La Laguna

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Casa Anchieta is a building in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands. Originally constructed in the 16th century, the current building dates from the 17th century with 19th-century modifications. It was the childhood home of Saint Joseph of Anchieta, after whom the building is named. In 2020 the building started to be restored, with the aim of turning it into a museum and interpretation center about José de Anchieta. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 28°29'13"N, 16°18'47"W

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Casa Anchieta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Laguna Cathedral, Iglesia de la Concepción, Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna, Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos.

~1010 ftW
Church
La Laguna Cathedral, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
5 min walk • The La Laguna Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, stands as a testament to religious architecture and Catholic heritage in the historic city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain. This esteemed cathedral is not just a place of...
0.5 miW
Church, Architecture, Historical place
Iglesia de la Concepción, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, the Iglesia de la Concepción stands as a beautiful testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This parish church, which is a prominent feature in the city's skyline, is not just a place of worship but...
0.5 miN
16th-century church with a famed Christ
Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
12 min walk • Real Santuario del Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife. The sanctuary is famous for housing the image of the Cristo de La Laguna, a devotional image of the Canary Islands.
0.8 miS
Museum, Science museum
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
21 min walk • The Museum of Science and the Cosmos, is an astronomy, technology, and science museum located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna on Tenerife island, in the Spanish Canary Islands of Macaronesia.
0.5 miSW
Monuments and statues
Monument to José de Anchieta, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
14 min walk • The Monument to José de Anchieta in La Laguna, Tenerife, is a monumental statue of Joseph of Anchieta by Bruno Giorgi. Inaugurated in 1960, it is 5 metres tall, and is currently located on a roundabout, having been moved several times.
~1150 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of the History of Tenerife, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
6 min walk • The Museum of History and Anthropology of Tenerife is part of the Autonomous Organism of Museums and the Cabildo de Tenerife. It opened in December 1993 in the property known as "Casa Lercaro" in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain.
~410 ftSW
Church, Historical place
Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
2 min walk • The Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán it is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
0.4 miN
Square
Plaza del Cristo de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
11 min walk • Plaza del Cristo de La Laguna is a square in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It is one of the largest and most important squares of the Canary Islands.
~240 ftNW
Park
Plaza del Adelantado, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
2 min walk • The Plaza del Adelantado is a central square in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna in Tenerife.
~1050 ftN
Church
Convento de Santa Clara de Asís, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
6 min walk • The convent or monastery of Santa Clara de Asís y de San Juan Bautista is a Franciscan convent located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna on the island of Tenerife. It was originally founded under the name of San Juan Bautista in the year...
~1330 ftNW
Park
Plaza Fray Albino, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
7 min walk • Plaza Fray Albino also known as Plaza de La Catedral, and formerly called Plaza de Santa María or Plaza de los Remedios, is a square in San Cristóbal de La Laguna where the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios is located.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa Anchieta?

Nearby attractions include Ermita de San Miguel, San Cristóbal de La Laguna (1 min walk), Plaza del Adelantado, San Cristóbal de La Laguna (2 min walk), Ayuntamiento de San Cristobal de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna (2 min walk), Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, San Cristóbal de La Laguna (2 min walk).

How to get to Casa Anchieta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa Anchieta:

Bus

El Mercado • Lines: 204, 206 (3 min walk)
Padre Herrera • Lines: 026 (4 min walk)

Tram

Trinidad • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)
Padre Anchieta • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)