Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.1 km
Ascend 139 m
Descend 44 m

Experience Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Las Palmas de Gran CanariaIndividual Sights in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Sight 1: Catedral de Santa Ana

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The Cathedral of Santa Ana is a Roman Catholic church located in Las Palmas, Canary Islands. The cathedral is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Canarias. It is situated within the Vegueta neighborhood, next to the Plaza Mayor of Santa Ana.

Wikipedia: Las Palmas Cathedral (EN)

153 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Ermita de San Antonio Abad

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The name of Ermita de San Antonio or San Antón is the name of several Christian buildings, catalogued as hermitages, under the invocation of San Antonio.

Wikipedia: Ermita de San Antonio Abad (ES)

337 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Teatro Pérez Galdós

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The Pérez Galdós Theatre is the main theatre venue in the Spanish city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, permanent headquarters of the Alfredo Kraus Opera Festival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Wikipedia: Teatro Pérez Galdós (ES), Website

386 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: San Francisco de Asís

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The parish of San Francisco de Asís and Marian sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is located in the Alameda de Colón in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands). In this temple the image of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de la Portería is venerated, which enjoys great veneration among the inhabitants of the city of Las Palmas, its Archconfraternity has had its canonical seat in this temple since 1988, although its origins date back to 1636. This temple was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest on December 20, 1985.

Wikipedia: Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) (ES)

1239 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 5: Castillo de San Francisco

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The castle of San Francisco, located in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is a defensive fortress of the seventeenth century located on the mountain of the same name, in the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Its construction began in 1601 and, although it can be considered finished in 1625, it was later renovated in different periods. It is a defensive construction with an irregular floor plan to adapt to the orography of the terrain. It occupied an area of 5,750 square meters, which would make it the largest defensive platform on the island, according to the Registry of Assets of Cultural Interest of the Canary Islands. The Castle of Francisco, integrated into the defensive system of the city, was connected to the Castle of Mata by the northern wall, and to the Punta de Diamante platform to the south through another defensive wall.

Wikipedia: Castillo de San Francisco (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) (ES)

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