What can tourists who have received a visa from the Spanish Embassy in Moscow see in Tenerife?
More and more Russian tourists, receiving a visa at the consular section of the Spanish Embassy in Moscow, are interested in the island resorts of the Canary Islands. One of the corners of this attractive archipelago is the city of San Cristobal de La Laguna, which was once the capital of the island of Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands.
The long name of the city has long been shortened to “La Laguna”. The city was located on the shores of a picturesque lagoon, but over time it dried up. La Laguna is located near Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is today the official capital of the island. Both cities are so close that the streets of one smoothly flow into the streets of the other, forming the largest city of the archipelago.
La Laguna was an unusual city. It was built without fortified walls to protect itself from pirate raids. The city is located far from the sea, which prevented attacks by sea robbers. Thanks to its favorable climate and reputation as a safe city, the aristocracy of the archipelago flocked here. For three centuries, La Laguna flourished, but in the 19th century it lost its importance and became a secondary city after Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The University became La Laguna’s salvation. It was founded in 1701 and was the first educational institution in the archipelago. Currently, it is the largest university in the archipelago.
La Laguna is an amazing city that has managed to preserve its appearance for several centuries. The center and the entire city are included in the list of “World Heritage Sites” of UNESCO. Among the attractions, it is worth highlighting the university buildings and the Cathedral. The bell tower of Matriz de La Concepción is considered one of the main symbols of the island. Each street of the Old Town has retained its medieval atmosphere. The city is also known for its theater, built at the beginning of the last century.
If you are visiting Tenerife, be sure to visit La Laguna and enjoy its historical and romantic appearance.
