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Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797)

The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was an amphibious assault by the Royal Navy on the Spanish port city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Launched by Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson on 22 July 1797, the assault was defeated, and on 25 July the remains of the landing party withdrew under a truce with the loss of several hundred casualties.

Located at 28.4667, -16.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1797, 1797 in Spain, History of the Canary Islands, Naval battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving Great Britain

Assault on Cadiz (1797)

The Assault on Cadiz was a part of a protracted naval blockade of the Spanish port of Cadiz by the Royal Navy, which comprised the siege and the shelling of the city as well as an amphibious assault on the port itself from June to July 1797. After the battle of Cape Saint Vincent the British fleet led by Lord Jervis and Sir Horatio Nelson had appeared in the Gulf of Cadiz. During the first days of June the city was bombarded, but causing slight damage to the Spanish batteries, navy and city.

Located at 28.4667, -16.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1797, History of Spain, Naval battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving Great Britain, Blockades, 1797 in Europe, Cadiz

Masonic Temple of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Historic Masonic Temple of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is a masonic temple located in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on San Lucas street. The building was constructed for use by the Lodge Añaza between 1899 and 1902. It is considered one of the main Masonic temples in Spain, and the first in the Canary Islands. It is considered the finest example of Masonic Temple in Spain. Similarly was even greater in Spain Masonic Center before it was occupied by Franco's military.

Located at 28.4689, -16.2528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Masonic buildings completed in 1902, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Buildings and structures in Tenerife

Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1706)

The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was a minor military action of the War of the Spanish Succession during which an English fleet of 13 ships under the command of Admiral John Jennings attempted unsuccessfully to seize the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Jennings previously relied on the English triumphs in the Iberian Peninsula demanding recognition for the sovereignty of Charles II of England over the Canary Islands, but their offers were rejected.

Located at 28.4739, -16.2431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1706, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving England, Battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, History of the Canary Islands

Parque García Sanabria

Parque García Sanabria is a public urban park in the heart of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Tenerife. It was inaugurated in 1926. It is a large garden area, combined with fountains and architectural groups. Its name derives from the Mayor Garcia Sanabria, who approved its construction. It is the largest urban park in the Canary Islands. It has an area of 67,230 square metres . In 1973 an international sculptural exposition took place there.

Located at 28.472, -16.254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1926 establishments, Urban public parks, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Parks in Tenerife

Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1657)

The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was a military operation in the Anglo-Spanish War (1654–1660) in which an English fleet under Admiral Robert Blake attacked a Spanish treasure fleet that had already landed the treasure at Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands. Most of the Spanish merchantmen were scuttled and the remainder were burnt by the English.

Located at 28.4667, -16.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1657, History of the Canary Islands, Battles involving England, Battles involving Spain, 1657 in Europe

Plaza de España (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)

Plaza de España (Spain Square), is the largest square in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Canary Islands. The square is located in the centre of town, just metres north of the Auditorio de Tenerife. This square is considered one of the "main squares" of the island of Tenerife, together with the Plaza del Cristo de La Laguna in San Cristóbal de La Laguna and the Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias in Candelaria.

Located at 28.467, -16.2473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Plazas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canarian Parliament

The Canarian Parliament is the regional legislature of the Canary Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. The Parliament has sixty members, elected every four years. The parliament is based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the Canaries' two capitals.

Located at 28.4675, -16.2517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Politics of the Canary Islands, Legislatures of the Spanish Autonomous Communities