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Cathedral · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Cathedral of Santa Ana
Catedral de Las Palmas, begun in 1500 and completed in the 19th century, with a Gothic interior of palm-shaped columns, a neoclassical façade and a tower with an elevator and viewpoint.
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About Cathedral of Santa Ana
The Cathedral of Santa Ana, or Cathedral of Canaries, began to be built in 1500, shortly after the conquest of the island, and was only completed in the 19th century. The work went through several phases, and the result mixes styles: the interior is Gothic, while the main façade facing the Plaza de Santa Ana is neoclassical.
Inside, the thin, tall columns open above into ribs that resemble trunks and palm leaves, a reference to the island's landscape. The side chapels house sculptures by Canarian artists, such as José Luján Pérez.
The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, in the cloister known as the Patio de los Naranjos, houses paintings, sculptures, goldsmith work and documents. An elevator goes up to one of the towers, with a viewpoint over Vegueta, Triana, the port and the sea.
The cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Canaries, which includes Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to 1h30, with the museum and the tower.
Best time
In the morning or early afternoon. It closes to tourist visits on Sundays and during worship times; check ahead.
How to get there
It is located on the Plaza de Santa Ana, in Vegueta, a 10-minute walk from San Telmo station.
Tip
Take the elevator to the tower at the end of the visit for the city view. Notice the palm-shaped columns. Entry via the museum on Calle Espíritu Santo usually includes the tower.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cathedral of Santa Ana
Can you go up the tower of Las Palmas cathedral?
Yes, by elevator, with a viewpoint over Vegueta and the port.
Why do the columns look like palm trees?
The ribs open out at the top like palm leaves, a reference to the island’s landscape.
How long did the construction of the cathedral take?
It began in 1500 and was only completed in the 19th century.