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
Barranco Oscuro Nature Reserve
The Barranco Oscuro Nature Reserve stretches in the Doramas Rural Park in west Gran Canaria. The laurel forest is home to some 40 rare species.
Los Marteles Nature Reserve
The Los Marteles Nature Reserve is located in central Gran Canaria, and it is a notable site both as protected area and source of tourist opportunities.
Inagua Nature Reserve
The Inagua Nature Reserve is a significant protected area in Gran Canaria by force of the fact it contains the best preserved pine forest in Gran Canaria.