Визначні місця Лас-Пальмас-де-Гран-Канарії

Editor's Choice

This selection highlights the architectural and cultural heritage of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Explore the historic Vegueta district, home to the 15th-century St. Ann Cathedral and the Casa de Colón, where Christopher Columbus stayed. The list includes defensive structures like the Castillo de la Luz and cultural hubs such as the Museo Canario and CAAM. Beyond history, discover the urban Playa de Las Canteras and the dramatic volcanic landscape of the Bandama Caldera, offering panoramic views of the island's northeast coast.

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A

St. Ann Cathedral

The oldest church on the island built in a mixed yet impressive style.

Cesar Gonzalez / cc-by-sa-2.0

B

Columbus House

A museum housed in the former governors' residence, focusing on Christopher Columbus's voyages, historical maps, and the relationship between the Canary Islands and the Americas.

Joseignaciolp / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

Castillo de La Luz

The name of the Castillo de la Luz means the Castle of Light. It was built in the 15th century to protect the city.

Pepelopex / CC-BY-SA-3.0

D

Canarian Village

Something like an open-air museum, this “village” complex designed by Néstor promotes the traditional life and crafts.

E

Museo Canario

El Museo Canario is an archeological museum in Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands.

Alavisan / Public domain

F

Atlantic Centre of the Modern Art

The Atlantic Center for Modern Art is a contemporary art museum in the Canary Islands, Spain.

Jvhertum / cc-by-sa-3.0

G

San Antonio Abad Church

Legend has it, that Christopher Columbus used to pray in this tiny Romanesque church for the success of his sailing journey.

H

Playa de Las Canteras

A three-kilometer urban beach featuring a natural volcanic reef that protects the shore from Atlantic waves, creating calm waters for swimming.

I

Vegueta

The city's oldest district, featuring 15th-century Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and the historic Plaza de Santa Ana.

Genexplorer / cc-by-sa-4.0

J

El Atlante

El Atlante is an artwork by a Spanish sculptor, Tony Gallardo, erected here in 1986.

JUAN RAMON RODRIGUEZ SOSA / CC BY-SA 2.0

K

Museum of Science and Technology

The Elder Museum of Science and Technology is a museum in Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands.