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Tenerife airport disaster

The Tenerife airport disaster occurred on Sunday, March 27, 1977, when two Boeing 747 passenger aircraft collided on the runway of Los Rodeos Airport (now known as Tenerife North Airport) on the Spanish island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. With a total of 583 fatalities, the crash is the deadliest accident in aviation history. After a bomb exploded at Gran Canaria Airport, many aircraft were diverted to Tenerife.

Located at 28.4816, -16.3384 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 747, Airliner accidents and incidents involving ground collisions, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot error, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1977, Aviation accidents and incidents in Spain, KLM accidents and incidents, Pan American World Airways accidents and incidents, Runway incursions, Tenerife, History of the Netherlands, 1977 in Spain, Aviation accidents and incidents caused by fog

Tenerife North Airport

Tenerife North Airport, formerly Los Rodeos Airport, is one of the two international airports on the island of Tenerife, Spain. It is located in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, 11 km by road from Santa Cruz and at an altitude of 633 metres . In 1977, the airport was the site of the worst accident in aviation history when 583 passengers and crew were killed after two Boeing 747s collided on the runway in heavy fog. Both planes exploded and started fires, and were completely destroyed.

Located at 28.4828, -16.3417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in the Canary Islands, Buildings and structures in Tenerife, Transport in Tenerife

Güímar

Güímar is the name of a municipality, town, and valley in the eastern part of the Spanish island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, and part of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (province). The municipality is located in the southeastern end of the island, and extends for 1,029 square kilometers from the mountainous interior to the beaches on the Atlantic, and borders the municipalities of La Orotava, Arafo, and Fasnia. Its estimated population is 15,271.

Located at 28.4833, -16.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Pabellón Insular Santiago Martín

Pabellón Insular Santiago Martín is an arena in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain. It is primarily used for basketball and is the home arena of Iberostar Canarias. It was opened in 1999. Pabellón Insular Santiago Martín is the property of the Cabildo de Tenerife (the Island Council of Tenerife) and the Ayuntamiento de La Laguna (the La Laguna City Council).

Located at 28.4584, -16.297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Spain, Basketball venues in Spain, Sports venues in the Canary Islands

Hospital Universitario de Canarias

Hospital Universitario de Canarias or University Hospital of the Canary Islands is an advanced hospital in Tenerife. Located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Affiliated with the education and research network of the Universidad de La Laguna it is under the directive of the Servicio Canario de Salud (Canary Health Service). The hospital has specialist facilities which not only serve Tenerife but the surrounding Canary Islands.

Located at 28.4569, -16.2917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hospitals in Tenerife, Hospitals established in 1971, San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Cathedral of La Laguna

The Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna or Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (Santa Iglesia Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Laguna in Spanish) is a Catholic cathedral in Tenerife, Spain. Begun in 1904 and completed in 1915, it is dedicated to the Virgin of Los Remedios (patron of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Cristóbal de La Laguna). This is one of the most important temples of the Canary Islands. Located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

Located at 28.4889, -16.3164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches completed in 1915, Cathedrals in Spain, Roman Catholic Church in the Canary Islands, Churches in Tenerife, San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Museum of Science and the Cosmos

The Museum of Science and the Cosmos (Spanish: El Museo de las Ciencias y el Cosmos) belongs to the Autonomous Organism of Museums and the Cabildo de Tenerife. It opened in 1993 under the initiative of the Cabildo and the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC). Located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It is considered the main museum of science and astronomy in the Canary Islands and one of the most important of Spain.

Located at 28.4756, -16.3089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums in Tenerife, Museums established in 1993, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Science museums in Spain

Iglesia de la Concepción (San Cristóbal de La Laguna)

The Iglesia-Parroquia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de La Concepción (Church of the Immaculate Conception) is a Catholic church located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. This church is almost a twin of the Church of the Conception of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It was the first parish was established in Tenerife. The site of the church was established by the conqueror Alonso Fernández de Lugo after the celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi in 1496.

Located at 28.4906, -16.3203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1511, Roman Catholic Church in the Canary Islands, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Churches in Tenerife