Leon y Castillo House Museum / Museums and Galleries
Local history retained the memory of brothers Fernando Leon and Juan Castillo due to the fact they designed Puerto de la Luz, the port which pertains to the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Thus, the memorial house which bears their name is valuable not only as edifice which honors their remembrance, but also by force of the fact the building as such has managed to preserve until now the original Gothic style arches.
The museum also boasts of one library specialized in modern history. The said library organizes yearly courses, seminars and conferences.
- Name:
- Leon y Castillo House Museum (Casa Museo Leon y Castillo)
- Address:
- 43-45, C. Leon y Castillo, 35200, Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 691 377
- Fax:
- 0034 928 696 653
- Email:
- leonycastillo@grancanaria.com
- Website:
- www.fernandoleonycastillo.com
- Opening hours:
- weekdays: 9am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm; Saturdays: 10am to 8pm; Sundays and holidays: 10am to 1pm
Attractions in Gran Canaria
Nublo Rural Park
The Nublo Rural Park is the largest protected area in Gran Canaria. It neighbors upon 8 municipalities, and its highlights refer to the large pine forests.
Banana Park
Banana Park is located in Maspalomas, and it stands out as a huge banana plantation pegged out by several hundreds of specimens of orange trees.
Museum of History of Aguimes
The Museum of History of Aguimes displays, by the exhibits it shelters, the local history as from the 15th century. It is hosted by the Bishop's Palace.