In 1582, the city suffered an epidemic of plague that resulted in between 5,000 and 9,000 deaths. Later the city became the capital of all of the Canary Islands. The city was founded between 14 by Alonso Fernández de Lugo and became the capital of the island of Tenerife after the conclusion of the conquest of the islands. The Battle of Aguere was fought here in 1494. The valley of Aguere (where the city lies) and especially the large lake that was in this place, was a place of pilgrimage for the aborigines of the island. The land upon which the city now stands belonged to the Menceyato de Anaga, which was one of nine aboriginal Guanche kingdoms on the island until its conquest by the Kingdom of Castile. History San Cristóbal de La Laguna in 1880 In spite of its elevation, the maritime and subtropical influences keep the temperature above frost at all times.Ĭlimate data for La Laguna (1991–2020) – Tenerife North Airport (altitude: 632 metres or 2,073 feet), extremes since 1944Ĭlimate data for La Laguna (1981–2010) – Tenerife North Airport (altitude: 632 metres or 2,073 feet) These elements symbolize the incorporation of the island of Tenerife to the Crown of Castile and its evangelization under the patronage of Saint Michael.īecause it captures moisture from the prevailing northeasterly winds, San Cristóbal de La Laguna has a Mediterranean climate ( Köppen: Csb) that contrasts with the arid climate of other cities on the Canary Islands, with three to five times more rainfall than on the southern slopes, around ten percent less sunshine, and about ten percent higher humidity throughout the year. In the border, the inscription Michael Arcangele Veni in Adjutorium Populo Dei Thenerife Me Fecit. It features an island with a volcano spitting fire, on waves, between a castle and a lion, and above the archangel Saint Michael, holding a spear in one hand and a shield in the other. The town of La Laguna, being the capital of Tenerife after the conquest, adopted this emblem as its own. The coat of arms was granted by Queen Joanna of Castile on 23 March 1510, as arms of the island of Tenerife. The name was later shortened to "San Cristóbal de La Laguna". The city was named "Villa de San Cristóbal de La Gran Laguna" upon its founding by Alonso Fernández de Lugo, presumably because there was a pond or lake ( laguna) at this location. Important historical figures of the city include Amaro Pargo, one of the famous corsairs of the Golden Age of Piracy, and José de Anchieta, Catholic saint and missionary and founder of the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Another emblematic building of the city is the Cathedral of La Laguna, which is the Catholic cathedral of Tenerife and its diocese ( Diocese of Tenerife). In this city one finds the house of the spectre of Catalina Lercaro, as well as the incorrupt body of Sor María de Jesús, and the Christ of La Laguna ( Cristo de La Laguna). La Laguna is considered to be the cultural capital of the Canary Islands. The urban area dominates the central and the southern parts. Its economy is business-oriented while agriculture dominates the northeastern portion of the city. La Laguna is situated alongside the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife thus, the two cities and municipalities form a single large urban center. La Laguna's historical center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The former capital of the Canary Islands, the city is the third-most populous city of the archipelago and the second-most populous city of the island. San Cristóbal de La Laguna (commonly known as La Laguna, Spanish pronunciation: ) is a city and municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife in the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Canary Islands, Spain.
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