25th Anniversary of San Cristóbal de La Laguna as a World Heritage Site
San Cristóbal de La Laguna was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 2 December 1999, for being a unique example of a colonial city without walls, and built from a complex project based on navigation as a science of the time and as a space for the organisation of a new social order. science of the time and as a space for organising a new social order.
The original layout from 1500, which has remained intact over the centuries, of influences between European and Hispano-Portuguese culture, European and Spanish-Portuguese culture and American culture, with which it has maintained a constant link from a human, cultural and socio-economic point of view.
On this occasion, the date will coincide with Black Friday, which will position the municipality as the island’s shopping hub at the start of the Christmas season and reinforce its appeal as a leading shopping destination in the Canary Islands.
“Este es uno de los encuentros culturales más queridos y esperados para La Laguna”, aseguró Adrián del Castillo. “Tras el éxito del pasado año, volvemos a apostar por la plaza del Cristo como emplazamiento principal
The World Heritage city of Tenerife promotes debate and recognition of innovative actions to coincide with the start of drafting its new General Plan.
On Saturday, 4 October, La Laguna City Council is organising Tarde de las Tradiciones (Afternoon of Traditions), a musical show featuring the groups Parranderos y Punto and the San Borondón Folk Association, who will take the audience on a musical journey between the Canary Islands and America.
A city to photograph
