City reference · Spain / Tenerife

Candelaria

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A first look at Candelaria

Candelaria is a city on the east shore of the island Tenerife in the Canary Islands archipelago. It is a city of 28,000 inhabitants (2018), best known for its basilica which includes the sculpture of the Virgin Mary (Virgin of Candelaria) and mural paintings.

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