The statue of the Virgin Milagrosa at the Cruz del Carmen viewpoint in Anaga has been restored as part of La Laguna’s ongoing programme to repair sculptures and monuments in public spaces.
The work was carried out by the council’s Cultural Heritage Department and is part of the third phase of the municipal restoration programme, which includes 13 interventions scheduled for the final months of the year.
This is the second restoration completed under the current phase.
The statue stands behind the Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, within Anaga Rural Park.
A little-known piece of local heritage
The statue is a mass-produced piece measuring 1.26 metres in height. It is made from white cement and marble dust and stands on a pedestal measuring 1.32 metres.
Interestingly, neither its original artist nor the exact date it was installed at Cruz del Carmen is known.
It’s another small piece of public heritage getting some attention, helping to keep the character of these familiar places intact.