Construction begins on the Church of San Juan Bautista in Arucas.

1909-03-19 · Gran Canaria

Construction begins on the Church of San Juan Bautista in Arucas.
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Historical Figures

Jesús González ArencibiaYolanda Graziani RosaPtazeta

The foundation stone of the present neo-Gothic Church of San Juan Bautista was laid on 19 March 1909. Carved in Arucas stone by local masons, the church opened for worship in 1917 and its main tower was completed in 1977.

Sources

  • Turismo de Gran Canaria, Casco Histórico de Arucas[↗]