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The Cathedral of La Laguna is a Roman Catholic church in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, on the Spanish island of Tenerife. Constructed between 1904 and 1915 to replace an earlier building begun in 1515 and designated a cathedral in 1818, it is the seat of a diocese which includes the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. The cathedral is located in the historic centre of the city of La Laguna and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 by UNESCO. It contains elements of several architectural styles and is noted for its Neoclassical facade, inspired by Pamplona Cathedral, and the dome, which stands out prominently in the city landscape. In the cathedral lie the remains of Alonso Fernández de Lugo, conqueror of the island and founder of the city. This photograph shows an early 18th-century altarpiece dedicated to Our Lady of Remedies, located in a chapel off the cathedral.Photograph credit: Diego Delso