Santa Ana Cathedral
At the heart of the Vegueta quarter sits the twin-towered Santa Ana Cathedral, the first artistic construction in the Canaries, which was executed following the orders of Catholic kings after Gran Canaria was conquered in 1478.
The construction started around 1500 and was not completed until almost four centuries later, making the intervention of several architects and artists inevitable, the result of which can be seen in three basic architectonic styles: Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassic.
Very little is known of the first plans but according to some existing drawings the works began as a gothic structure with three naves of the same height. Some remarkable pieces of art can still be seen in the chapels of the cathedral including many statues, most of which are from the famous religious sculptor José Luján Pérez.
In the south wing of the cathedral you will find the Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacra (Sacred Art Museum) exhibiting many valuable sacred artefacts, some noteworthy paintings, including works by Dutch masters, and a collection of Spanish sculptures, gathered from the last four centuries.
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 10.00 to 16.30 hrs and Saturdays 10.00 to 13.30 hrs – access only through the Sacred Art Museum – entrance fee.
Only a short distance from the Santa Ana Square, just behind the cathedral, you will find one of the most splendid buildings of Las Palmas, the Casa Museo de Colón (Columbus House/Museum).
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