Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in La Orotava, Spain
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Experience La Orotava in Spain in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in La OrotavaSight 1: Jardines del marquesado de la Quinta Roja
The Jardines del Marquesado de la Quinta Roja, also known as Jardines Victoria, are gardens located in the centre of the municipality of La Orotava, adjacent to the summer house of the Marqueses de la Quinta Roja, located on Calle San Agustín.
Sight 2: Hijuela del Botánico
La Hijuela del Botánico, also known as "La Hijuela", is a landscaped public space with an area of 3390 square meters located at the back of the Hon. Town Hall of the Villa de La Orotava. La Hijuela depends on the Orotava Acclimatization Garden (JAO), which is located in the municipality of Puerto de la Cruz, formerly Puerto de la Orotava, and was initially conceived in the times of Carlos III.
Sight 3: La Orotava
La Orotava is a town and a municipality in the northern part of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands of Spain. The area of the municipality stretches from the north coast to the mountainous interior, and includes the summit of the Teide volcano, Canary Islands' and Spain's highest point at 3,718 m. At 207.31 km2, it is the largest municipality of the island of Tenerife. The population is 41,255 (2013).
Sight 4: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
The mother parish of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción is the best example of the Baroque in the Canary Islands (Spain). It is located in the town of La Orotava, on the island of Tenerife. It is one of the most lavish temples on the island, which is why it is popularly called the "Basilica or Cathedral of La Orotava" due to its composition and dimensions, despite not being any of these. Its most characteristic element is its dome, whose design is inspired by the dome of the Cathedral of Florence in Italy.
Sight 5: Casa Lercaro
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The Casa Lercaro, in the municipality of La Orotava, island of Tenerife, also known as Casa de Ponte-Fonte or Casa de Ponte-Grimaldi, depending on the name we attribute its name, either to the first owner of the house, Jerónimo de Ponte-Fonte y Pagés, or to the estate and the enlightened branch of the family that gave rise to his marriage with Catalina Grimaldi Rizo de Lugo, it is located at number 7 Calle Colegio.
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