Gáldar

The Parish of Santiago Apóstol has its origin in the blessing of the Palace of the Guanartemes by Bishop Juan de Frías in order to be able to celebrate masses inside. According to some theories, the primitive Church of the Apostle was built in this same palace, which wa...

History and exterior of the parish

On entering the church of Santiago de Gáldar you may be surprised by the large, almost cathedral-like dimensions of its interior, with a rectangular floor plan formed by three bays separated by polygon-shaped columns and covered by half-barrel vaults. Just in front of t...

Parish Church of Santiago Apóstol