This recognition is of particular importance for La Laguna, a city that was founded without walls and has historically been identified as a place of peace and dialogue between continents.
The initiative links the anniversary of the UNESCO declaration with the municipal commitment to combat gender violence and accompanies the municipal programme for 25th of November.
La Laguna will be present at this event, which takes place in the city of Jaén and is organised by the International Federation of CICOP Centres and the CICOP Spain Association.
Between 24 October and 8 November, a varied cultural, gastronomic and leisure programme will be rolled out at different locations throughout the city.
The Department of Cultural Heritage launches an educational and cultural initiative that connects heritage, youth and collective memory on the 25th anniversary of the city’s designation as a World Heritage Site.
The event took place in the Crystal Room of the former convent of Santo Domingo and brought together specialists, students and residents interested in La Laguna’s natural heritage.
The Town Council organises a visit by the main public representatives of the island and Canarian heritage to the exhibition “Lagunear. Memory and transformation”.
The 9th Seminar of the Ibero-American Network brings together more than 30 researchers to share the latest studies and reflect on urban planning in the first wave of globalisation.
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.
The Cultural Heritage Department and LM Arte Colección join forces in “Lagunear. Memory and Transformation”, a unique exhibition project and emotional cartography of the city through works by leading figures in Canarian art.
La Laguna celebrates 25 years as a World Heritage City, an anniversary in which, in addition to analysing the impact of this declaration in economic and social spheres, it reviews its evolution and historical and cultural significance through the eyes of the artists who lived there or visited it.
1,200 schoolchildren from the municipality will take part in ‘In the footsteps of Torriani’, an educational experience combining visits to historic buildings, puppets, legends and games.
Representatives from the fifteen cities outline strategic plans for areas such as culture, tourism and heritage for the year 2026.
Importantes edificios históricos, como la iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, el Instituto de Canarias Cabrera Pinto y el Museo de Arte Sacro de Santa Clara, mostraron sus secretos en nueve visitas guiadas nocturnas, de la mano de Localiando.
This Saturday, the World Heritage city will host a historical parade that brings generations together and celebrates the identity of La Laguna with music, colour and collective memory.
The programme, which is free and open to all citizens, includes contemporary dance, music, audiovisual expression, and guided and night-time tours of iconic buildings.
l casco histórico se convertirá este sábado (13 de septiembre) en un escenario al aire libre, con danza contemporánea, música en directo, tradiciones, memoria audiovisual y visitas guiadas a edificios emblemáticos
La iniciativa, gratuita y accesible, une tradición e innovación para compartir el legado de la única Ciudad de Canarias con el reconocimiento de UNESCO
El evento se celebra de forma simultánea en las 15 Ciudades Patrimonio de la Humanidad de España, una acción compartida que refuerza la proyección cultural de la ciudad tinerfeña
This Saturday, 13 September, join us at Casa Anchieta for a screening of historical films about La Laguna, with footage shot between 1926 and 1976.
‘May these celebrations of Christ remind us of who we are: a city with history, values and heart,’ says Aniano Cabrera on behalf of the sports organisation.
La nueva piel del equipo canarista es una conexión con el pasado para honrar un legado que contribuyó a la declaración de la Ciudad de los Adelantados como Patrimonio Universal de la Humanidad por parte de la Unesco.
El primer recorrido por Barrio Nuevo y Gracia confirma la magnífica acogida de una iniciativa que visitará también San Miguel de Geneto y Valle de Guerra y finalizará el 30 de septiembre
Both activities are promoted by the Casco Neighbourhood Association, in collaboration with the Town Council’s Festivals Department.
Esta actuación conllevará la instalación de una nueva solución constructiva, preparada para soportar el tránsito de vehículos y evitar hundimientos en la calzada
The work, the result of the work of several authors, not only compiles the genealogy of the northeastern region during the 17th century, but also allows us to retrace the evolution of its villages and to learn about the legal acts that brought people before the notary public, such as marriage dowries or proofs of blood purity.
The project for the preservation of local audiovisual heritage ends its tour of the citizen centres with a high level of participation.
The event includes concerts in venues such as the hermitage of San Miguel, the convent of Santo Domingo and the church of San Bartolomé de Tejina, and an extensive educational programme.
The ex-convent of Santo Domingo brings together researchers from different countries with an exceptional programme of talks, which will link Asia and America with the Canary Islands.
Unesco requires this document to ensure the proper protection and management of the heritage values of the site.
Hundreds of people take part in a journey through centuries of history and cultural heritage of the island’s peoples.
The City Council contributes 30,000 euros to improve the conservation, exhibition and dissemination of the historical legacy guarded by this organisation.
The World Heritage city will host an exhibition, conferences, a parade and a display of these island representations in the Plaza del Cristo.
Anchieta 2025 is conceived as a cultural action that updates its message and brings it into dialogue with the values of the present: inclusion, respect for diversity, sustainability, intercultural dialogue, rejection of racism and slavery.
The initiative, which is part of the 25th anniversary program as a World Heritage City, includes working sessions with neighbors and a big event on Heritage Night.
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‘La Laguna, la picota y con el mazo dando’ (La Laguna, the pillory and with the hammer giving) will tour the municipality’s districts to showcase the justice systems, new trades, and the convergence of cultures at the beginning of the 16th century.
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The initiative, especially designed for residents over 60 years of age, also aims to gather the knowledge and experiences of the participants.
El artista japonés Shintaro Kago será uno de los principales invitados a la II Feria Internacional del Manga y el Tebeo, que se celebra del 24 al 27 de abril
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The court of the Three Wise Men from the East will remain in the Parque de la Constitución until 4 January.
‘With its mix of history, modernity and the welcoming Christmas spirit that permeates public spaces, the tour of the city is, in itself, an immersive experience that delights the senses and touches the hearts of families,’ said Fran Hernandez.
There will be concerts, food and drink stalls, an ice rink and a children’s area, among other surprises.
The mayor of La Laguna, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez, thanked “all the people, institutions and groups that have joined in this important celebration for the municipality”.
The Symposium ‘La Laguna World Heritage City, 25 years later’ recovers the spirit of the local Declaration on the rights of future generations and vindicates the role of the assets protected by Unesco as promoters of peace.
Throughout the weekend, the city will be offering various free activities to discover its history and heritage, such as the Tunnel of Time, dramatised routes and guided tours with opera.
In an institutional ceremony, the City Council recognises the promoters and guardians of this legacy on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the city’s inclusion on the Unesco list.
Institutional acts, salutes of honour and recognitions such as the commemorative stamp of the anniversary, join various cultural proposals in an extensive programme of events .
The mayor thanked Navarro “for her perseverance and leadership, which has been fundamental for La Laguna to celebrate the 25th anniversary of such an important milestone in our history”.
The mayor of La Laguna, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez, was in charge of welcoming the public present during the inaugural session, highlighting “the quality and professional background of the people who make up this rich programme, with which a quarter of a century later we can reflect on what happened in this period, in the city and its surroundings”.
This initiative of the Department of Cultural Heritage of the City Council of La Laguna, with the participation of the company Burka Teatro, will offer a total of 10 free routes through the historic centre.
The Mayor of La Laguna, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez, received the crowd of children of this Peace Walk in the Plaza del Adelantado, named after its founder and political centre of this city since the beginning of the 16th century.
The Krijer family, a family of goldsmiths from La Laguna, has designed a unique work for this tribute, which combines the wind rose of the urban layout with the prestigious local baroque silverwork.
The initiative, included in the program of the 25th anniversary of the declaration of La Laguna World Heritage City, will open to the public on December 4.
The Cabrera Pinto will host, on December 3 and 4, a conference on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the recognition of Unesco and in which Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Rafael Lobeto, Marisa Tejedor and Cipriano Marin Cabrera, among others, will participate.
The programme includes an international symposium, a time tunnel, or a recognition ceremony for people who were instrumental in the recognition of the city by Unesco.
This free initiative will allow to know, through its streets and monuments, the Outstanding Universal Value that has earned it its declaration as a World Heritage City.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration by UNESCO of the City of La Laguna as a World Heritage Site, in the Cultural Heritage Category.
These two protected Canarian properties were united in a programme of activities that included workshops for all ages and whistled telegrams based on literary references to the municipality.
These two protected Canarian properties were united in a programme of activities that included workshops for all ages and whistled telegrams based on literary references to the municipality.
An exhibition will bring together graphic material on the history of the new road.
This research by the Economic and Social Forum and the Official Association of Economists of the province allows us to analyse 25 years of development and explore future opportunities and challenges.
An exhibition will bring together graphic material on the history of the new road.
The event, which takes place simultaneously in the 15 cities of the Group, has an added symbolic value, as the 25th anniversary of the declaration of La Laguna is about to be celebrated.
The event will once again become an artistic reference point on the night of 14 September.
This technical body will coordinate the actions carried out in the area declared World Heritage to guarantee the safeguarding and dissemination of its values.
More than 20 representatives of specialised institutions and citizens’ organisations make up this technical advisory body to the City Council.
Luis Yeray Gutiérrez recalls that one of the objectives of the GCPHE is “to promote its international dimension, through cooperation agreements with organisations with similar aims in the conservation and defence of historical heritage”.