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.
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.
‘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”.
A city to photograph
