| Iglesia de El Salvador | |
|---|---|
Facade | |
| 28°41′01″N 17°45′54″W / 28.6836°N 17.7649°W | |
| Location | Santa Cruz de La Palma |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Consecrated | c. 1500 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | active church |
| Architectural type | Basilica |
| Style | Baroque |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Canarias |
The Iglesia de El Salvador is the Catholic mother church and parish of Santa Cruz de La Palma, the capital of La Palma, one of the Spanish Canary Isles. It was built around 1500 and modified and expanded several times.
History
The church building was begun in the early 16th century. Church and parish are dedicated to El Salvador, Jesus as the Redeemer. The first church was in Renaissance style. The exterior features a portal resembling a Roman triumphal arch as a symbol of the triumph of Jesus in the church.
Today's building is the result of several architectural changes and expansions. The interior of the basilica with three naves is predominantly in Baroque style. The main altarpiece is a neoclassical painting of the Transfiguration of Jesus.
References
- ^ a b c Parroquia Matriz de El Salvador (in Spanish) lapalmabiosfera.es 2025
- ^ Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador de Santa Cruz de La Palma. (in Spanish) palmerosenelmundo.com 2013