Historiske seværdigheder på Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria Historical Landmarks

Gran Canaria’s historical architecture spans from the 15th-century Spanish conquest to 19th-century maritime engineering. This collection highlights the island's oldest religious sites, including the mixed-style St. Ann Cathedral and the San Antonio Abad Church, where Christopher Columbus reportedly prayed. Coastal defenses are represented by fortified structures like Castillo de la Luz and the Torreón de San Pedro Mártir, while landmark lighthouses at Maspalomas and La Isleta reflect the island's strategic Atlantic location.