The Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pino is a Catholic church and parish located in the town of Teror in Gran Canaria. Dedicated to the Virgen del Pino, the building is a significant historic monument and a Bien de Interés Cultural. It serves as a focal point of faith for the region, housing a sacred history that spans centuries.
The origins of the religious community in Teror date back to the founding of the parish in 1505. The present neoclassical structure was built between 1760 and 1767. Following its construction, the church was consecrated in 1767 to honor the Virgen del Pino, who appeared at the site according to legend.
Significant milestones occurred in the 20th century for the site. On 30 August 1914, the Virgen del Pino was declared the patron saint of Gran Canaria, and the church was designated a basilica. Later, on 12 January 1916, the building was declared a papal Basilica minor, becoming the first church in the Canary Islands to hold that distinction.
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