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1497
La Laguna Foundation
La Laguna was founded by Alonso Fernández de Lugo in 1497, naming it the capital of Tenerife, since it was located in the interior of the island and was not at risk of being attacked. -
1507
Hospital of Santa Maria de la Antigua Misericordia
In 1507, the first hospital on the island was built in La Laguna. This was run by a brotherhood. Today, the building is the current Municipal Public Library of La Laguna. -
1511
Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
In 1511, the Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción was built in La Laguna, and it was the first parish in Tenerife. The church has been an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1948. -
1522
Church of Santo Domingo Guzman
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1531
La Laguna becomes a city
In the year 1531, Emperor Charles V of Germany granted the title of "city" to La Laguna. -
1532
Church of San Benito Abad
It has been an important place in the San Benito pilgrimage, which is held every year in honor of the patron saint of farmers and crops. -
1540
City Hall of La Laguna
It was built in the 16th century, and has been modified several times since the 16th century. -
1545
Corregidor's House
Its construction began in the first third of the 16th century. Its name is due to the fact that it was the house of the Corregidores of the island, who were the officials of the Spanish empire. -
1582
Black Death
In 1582, the Black Death epidemic reached La Laguna, where it caused 9,000 deaths. -
Nava's Palace
It was built by Tomás Grimón in 1585. -
Lercaro Palace
The Palacio de Lecaro is a work of civil architecture that stands out on the islands, built in 1593. However, it has been restored and conditioned to house the Museum of History and Island Archive of Tenerife, where a wide collection of cartography of Canary Islands and with works from the 15th century. -
Convent of Saint Catherine of Siena
This began to be built in the year 1606 and finished in 1611 on the house of the Adelantados. -
House of Alvarado Bracamonte
Several captains general resided there during the 18th century. -
General Captaincy of the Canary Islands
La Laguna was the seat of the General Captaincy of the Canary Islands from 1656 to 1723, where it passed to Santa Cruz. -
Literary University of San Fernando
It was a University created in the year 1792, however in the year 1845 it was replaced by the IES Canarias Cabrera Pinto in the year 1845. -
La Laguna is a municipality
In 1812, due to the Constitution, all the islands are divided into municipalities, therefore, La Laguna becomes one of them. -
Cabrera Pinto Institute
The Cabrera Pinto Institute is founded, replacing the Literary University of San Fernando. Students such as Benito Pérez Galdós or Tomás Morales studied there. -
Spanish flu
The Spanish flu reached La Laguna, where it caused 16 deaths and affected many inhabitants of the city. -
The plan for the protection of the historic center is approved
The Special Plan for the protection of the historic center of San Cristóbal de La Laguna is approved. -
World Heritage Site
The city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, for being a unique example of a colonial city without walls. -
Pandemic
The pandemic affects La Laguna and the entire Canary Islands, with restrictions on mobility and tourism and a significant economic impact on the municipality.
