Vega de las Mercedes

Vega de las Mercedes is a suburb in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and has about 2,830 residents. Vega de las Mercedes is situated nearby to the neighborhood Las Canteras, as well as near the hamlet Blas Núñez.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cathedral of La Laguna and Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna.

Cathedral of La Laguna

Church

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The Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna or Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios is a Catholic church in Tenerife, Spain. Constructed between 1904 and 1915 to replace an earlier building begun in 1515 and designated a cathedral in 1818, it is dedicated to the Virgin of Los Remedios. Cathedral of La Laguna is situated 3 km southwest of Vega de las Mercedes.

Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna

Church

Photo: Berthold Werner, Public domain.

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.

Iglesia de la Concepción

Church

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The Iglesia-Parroquia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de La Concepción is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. This church is almost a twin of the Church of the Conception of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Iglesia de la Concepción is situated 3 km southwest of Vega de las Mercedes.