Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Pena Francia
Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Pena Francia
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David D
Devon, UK19,583 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Sunday 12th December and we visited old Catholic Church in the centre of Puerto de la Cruz. In was constructed in 1697 and it's name translates as The Church of Our Lady of the Rock of France
We entered the Church through the large arched doorway and walked down the centre aisle to the main altar at the far end.
The main feature of this magnificently ornate structure, which stretched from the floor to the ceiling, was a statue of the Virgin Mary holding a child. It stands in a gilted recess with intricate fretwork.
Several other statues occupy a space on the altar along with religious images, in marble relief. There are numerous ornate pillars with small cherubs at both ends. The longer we looked at it the more there was to look at. Adding to the grandure is the crimson velvet fabric with gold stiching which adorns the altar.
The main altar was flanked on either side by two equally ornate and magnificent altars, not going to try and describe them, they have to be seen.
There are a number arched stained glass windows along the side walls of this Church.
Around the walls of the Church are many more statues and paintings of religious images.
Don't think a written review does proper justice to this magnificent Church, it has to be seen.
We entered the Church through the large arched doorway and walked down the centre aisle to the main altar at the far end.
The main feature of this magnificently ornate structure, which stretched from the floor to the ceiling, was a statue of the Virgin Mary holding a child. It stands in a gilted recess with intricate fretwork.
Several other statues occupy a space on the altar along with religious images, in marble relief. There are numerous ornate pillars with small cherubs at both ends. The longer we looked at it the more there was to look at. Adding to the grandure is the crimson velvet fabric with gold stiching which adorns the altar.
The main altar was flanked on either side by two equally ornate and magnificent altars, not going to try and describe them, they have to be seen.
There are a number arched stained glass windows along the side walls of this Church.
Around the walls of the Church are many more statues and paintings of religious images.
Don't think a written review does proper justice to this magnificent Church, it has to be seen.
Written January 21, 2022
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BalkrishnaShroff
Mumbai, India19,357 contributions
Oct 2022
During our recent trip to Purto de la Cruz, we came across this beautiful Church. When we entered, we saw some religious prayer was going on in the front of Mother Mary statue. We sat behind quietly for 15 minutes. The entire ambience was very peaceful with positive vibration.
Worth visiting...
Worth visiting...
Written November 9, 2022
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Holidayjunkie838
United Kingdom7 contributions
Nov 2021
A moment of calm in a bustling town. The church has some impressive pieces of carving and the ceiling is lovely. I'm sure the pipe organ sounds beautiful when it is played. Definitely worth a drop in, and the square and gardens are nice too.
Written November 30, 2021
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Elderly Traveller
Bournemouth, UK1,254 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This little church is a pretty and ornate as it is surprising. Set in the heart of the town it is well worth seeing. It’s baroque architecture is impressive. There’s a small museum inside the church for which you pay a modest fee.
Written January 18, 2020
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Susan C
Barnard Castle, UK290 contributions
Dec 2022
This beautiful ornate church is in a lovely quiet square in the oldest part of the town. When we were there, on a Saturday, a big society wedding was about to take place – ordinary visitors were welcome to sit at the righthand aisle and watch the literally hundreds of guests assembling in all their finery, for example the bride’s mother wearing a traditional mantilla. A violinist and pianist played. We waited until the bride was taken down the aisle by her father and left, a beautiful and uplifting sight.
Puerto de la Cruz is altogether lovely and we plan to come back, this time seeing the church interior properly as it is quite a sight.
Puerto de la Cruz is altogether lovely and we plan to come back, this time seeing the church interior properly as it is quite a sight.
Written December 20, 2022
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murray_towers
Reading, UK334 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
We were welcomed to 10 am Mass in English on Palm Sunday by a few helpful and friendly local residents and ex pats. There were Mass sheets available in English and plenty of information in English on the events scheduled for Santa Semana ( Holy Week). The processions were moving and spectacular with icons paraded around the town and worshippers in traditional dress.
The interior of the church is quite amazing and the little square outside is a lovely place to sit, chat and look at Mt Teide.
The interior of the church is quite amazing and the little square outside is a lovely place to sit, chat and look at Mt Teide.
Written April 25, 2014
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gwenc52
salford greater manchester.43 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Nestling in between shops and a short walk from the sea front this old church is spectacular inside.There was a brass band playing when we wandered in and the sound was lovely.
Written August 25, 2016
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popescumro
Targu Jiu, Romania31 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Very nice cathedral with intersting museum. The museum costs 2 euro for person and are various statues.
Written August 4, 2016
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Alibali27
Grangemouth, UK475 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
My hotel was just opposite the church and square. The whole area is full of character. I attended a baroque concert in the church one evening which was lovely.
Written January 6, 2016
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Christopher C
Gravesend, UK182 contributions
Mar 2020
Worth a look in, a good retreat from outside bustle, spent a good time outside in the relaxing gardens.
Written March 22, 2020
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