Church of San Marcos (Icod)
The Church of San Marcos Evangelista is the main church of Icod de los Vinos, in northern Tenerife. Dating from the 16th century, it blends Gothic, Mudéjar and Baroque elements and is notable for its gilded altarpieces and its valuable collection of sacred art, including a famous silver filigree cross.
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