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Construction of San Cristóbal Castle in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

1573–1575 · Tenerife

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Construction of San Cristóbal Castle in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Colonial PeriodTenerifePolitics

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BencomoPedro Fernández de LugoAlonso Luis Fernández de LugoFray José de Anchieta

San Cristóbal Castle was built between 1573 and 1575 under Governor Juan Álvarez de Fonseca and financed by the Tenerife island council. It became the principal fortress in Santa Cruz's defensive system against attacks from the sea.

Sources

  • Ayuntamiento de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Castillos: Castillo de San Cristóbal[↗]

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