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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 1 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 1 miles away.
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Airports in the Canary Islands, Buildings and structures in Tenerife, Transport in Tenerife

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 3 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

International Tenerife Memorial March 27, 1977

The International Tenerife Memorial March 27, 1977, erected in memory of the 583 victims of the Tenerife airport disaster, is a monument located on the Mesa Mota park on the outskirts of the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna on the island of Tenerife. On March 27, 2007 the monument was inaugurated in Mesa Mota mountain, from which people can see spectacular views of Los Rodeos airport and even, on clear days, the silhouette of Mount Teide.

Located at 28.5069, -16.3183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Spain, Buildings and structures in Tenerife, Buildings and structures completed in 2007

Real Santuario del Cristo de La Laguna

Real Santuario del Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna (Royal Sanctuary of the Christ of La Laguna) is a Catholic church located in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife. The sanctuary is famous for the fact that houses the image of the Cristo de La Laguna, very devotional image around the Canary Islands. This temple throughout its history was enriched by the Popes with indulgences which are granted to the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.

Located at 28.4936, -16.3125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Plaza del Cristo de La Laguna

Plaza del Cristo de La Laguna is a square in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It is one of the largest and most important squares of the Canary Islands. This square is considered one of the "main squares" of the island of Tenerife, together with the Plaza de España in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias in Candelaria. This square until recently marked the boundary between the city of La Laguna and agricultural area.

Located at 28.4928, -16.3131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Plazas in Tenerife