La Ermita Santiago and its magic since 1550 in Tenerife history.

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La Ermita Santiago in Valle de Arriba Tenerife near Los Gigantes stood the test of time during the feudal era of Casa del Patio and, later.

It even did its magic during the 1909 volcanic eruption of Mount Chinyero as is told by the locals.

It bypassed not only la Ermita but, didn't harm the town of Santiago del Teide either.

La Ermita is an old church with excellent art work where drawings of biographies of saints done in the XVIII century excel.

Perhaps, she really was once a Portuguese
mission station as is told. La Ermita is not far from Los Gigantes and was built long time before the Spanish conquest of the island took place. Some say that she was later looked after by a family named Ponte.

The first Bishop Bartolomé Garcia Jimenez
of the parish of Santiago which was later called Santiago del Teide could convince
the Lord of the manor Casa del Patio to
built church San Fernando Rey (King) for
the community when la Ermita was joined
with it.

Inauguration of the church was in 1679.

More historical details are to be found in Casa del Patio which is a feudal estate of significance in Tenerife history as well as for Los Gigantes.

Intricate wood work is often carved of good local pine.

It's rather dark, but cozy inside the churches.

When attending mass you will of course only hear Spanish songs which is a different experience for the foreign Tenerife tourist.

Trying to join in helps to learn Spanish fast.

A resort property which is surrounded by culture and buildings by the town of the giant cliffs has its own island touch and a lovely little church in the center, although not as old and legendary as la Ermita.

Equally beautiful churches I have seen such as La Ermita are found in Puerto de la Cruz, in the middle age town Garachico when we went shopping, there, in La Orotava and, of course, in the capital Santa Cruz.

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