Church of Santiago de los Caballeros explained

Iglesia de Santiago
Other Name:Church of Santiago de los Caballeros
Native Name:Spanish; Castilian: Templo Matriz y Arcipreztal de Santiago de Los Caballeros de Gáldar|italic=no
Location:Gáldar, Gran Canaria
Country:Spain
Denomination:Catholic
Dedication:Saint James
Functional Status:active
Heritage Designation:RI-51-0008728
Designated Date:1978
Style:Neoclassical
Groundbreaking:1778
Completed Date:1826
Diocese:Diocese of Canarias
Pushpin Map:Spain Canary Islands

The Church of Santiago de los Caballeros (Spanish: Iglesia Matriz de Santiago de Los Caballeros) is a Catholic church and parish in Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.

Background

The present building in neoclassical style was built from 1778 to 1826. The full name is Spanish; Castilian: Templo Matriz y Arcipreztal de Santiago de Los Caballeros de Gáldar|italic=no. It is dedicated to James the Apostle.