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Its interior preserves a valuable artistic heritage, with a Flemish carving of the Archangel San Miguel and pieces of goldsmithery from the 16th and 17th centuries.<br\/>The temple has been renovated over the centuries, but maintains its original essence and continues to be the spiritual and cultural center of the municipality.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to do at the Church of San Miguel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contemplate its baroque altarpiece and the Flemish sculptures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the square and its gardens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the nearby Casa del Artesano (House of the Artisan) and the streets of the old town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located in the historic heart of the municipality, the Church of San Miguel Arc\u00e1ngel is one of the oldest temples in La Palma. 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