The Church of Santa Ana (Spanish: Iglesia de Santa Ana) is the main church in Garachico. It is located next to the Plaza de la Libertad. Originally constructed around 1520, it was rebuilt after the volcanic eruption of 1706. The facade combines elements from Plateresque and Renaissance architecture. The interior is divided into three parts, with a series of arches and columns. There are a number of different altars, some of which are Baroque, as well as sculptures and paintings. The church houses an image of Christ of Mercy from Mexico, made using the marrow of corn, and a baptismal font made of marble in the 17th century. It also houses a museum of sacred art.Garachico is a municipality and town on the northern coast of Tenerife, about 52 km West of the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 50 km from Tenerife North Airport and 67 km from Tenerife South Airport. The town itself nestles below a 500m cliff. The city of Garachico with its port was founded by a Jewish Genoan banker Cristobal de Ponte after the conquest of Tenerife in 1496. The May 5, 1706 eruption originating from the northwest rift zone was a major event in the town's history. Prior to then, Garachico was an important port exporting Malmsey wine and other local produce. However, a several-week-long eruption poured lava into the old bay and effectively destroyed the town's livelihood. The town itself was partially destroyed, contrary to the 'Tourist trade' myth, which will tell you that the town was completely destroyed, except for the church where the townfolk took refuge.
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