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Architecture in Gran Canaria

The style is mainly reflected in Gran Canaria is the Gothic. Its greatest exponent can find us in the Canarian capital in the cathedral of Santa Ana over the island we will be wonders of architecture, from the cathedral, La Casa de Colón in the historic district of Vegueta until the Plaza Mayor de Santa Ana in Las Palmas, among others, they mirror the architecture and history Canaria. Is also reflected in some of the Mudejar-style buildings on mainland Spain.

 

Gran Canaria Arts & Crafts

The island of Gran Canaria maintains a great craftsman tradition, the first to produce were the population coming from the Iberian Peninsula(Spain), mainly from Andalusia, they were already known as "potters" or "Tinajeros". The craftsmanship of Gran Canaria was exported from the island and we can find examples in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone ..

 

 

Tradicional Sports in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria traditional sports are shared with the neighboring islands, the Canarian Fight, Canarian, Lucha del Garrote, and "Game of the Stick", and others are still practiced on this island. The "latin" Sailing, is another sport deeply rooted in the island and has a large number of followers, yet these vessels are not specific candle coastal island, but correspond to a type of ship that was widely used in the Mediterranean Sea. It is believed that its origin could be on the banks of the Nile, and from there the sailors and traders were responsible for spreading its use throughout the Mediterranean to the Canary Islands.

 

Arts and Culture.Exhibition centres in Gran Canaria

Teror Auditorium: Concerts, plays, exhibitions in Plaza Sintes of Las Palmas.

 

Alfredo Kraus Auditorium: El

Alfredo Kraus Auditorium is an auditorium located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands) constitute one of the most unique buildings in the capital of Gran Canaria. Designed by Oscar Tusquets, was built between 1993 and 1997 with the idea of erecting a lighthouse to protect the beach of Las Canteras. In the auditorium Alfredo Kraus is celebrated annually the International Film Festival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Music Festival Canary Islands, among other festivals, as well as promoting contests, exhibitions, conferences, conventions and contacts of all kinds. It is also headquarters of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Gran Canaria.

 

Perez Galdos Theatre: The Pérez Galdós theatre was designed by architect Francisco Jareño and Alarcon in 1867. His current appearance, with some modifications, is due to contributions from Fernando Navarro and Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre, after a fire almost completely destroyed it in 1928. The latter was assisted by his brother, the painter Néstor de la Torre, who was commissioned to decorate the stalls, lounges and the stage. It was originally called Theater of Tirso de Molina, until in 1901, coinciding with the release of "Electra", took the name of the writer canarian Benito Perez Galdos . After a complete renovation, the theater reopened again in April 2007.

 

Cuyás Theatre: It´s found at the stage of the old Cinema Cuyás, and is a work of the rationalist architect canary Miguel Martín Fernández de la Torre. Its main hall seats 940 people, divided between the stalls and two balconies. It also has a large patio that allows the organization of outdoor events.

 

Atlantic Center of Modern Art: The CAAM is a museum dedicated to contemporary art located in the neighborhood of La Vegueta in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It has an extensive permanent collection of some 2,500 works, many from America, Africa and Europe.

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Columbus Museum: The museum is located in the historic district La Vegueta. Since 1951, its objects has revolved around the study, research and dissemination of the history of the Canary Islands and its relationship with America.

 

Festivals in Gran Canaria | Events

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival: Held mainly in the

Santa Catalina Park of las Palmas. The Carnival is the most established festival and one of the biggest of the island of Gran Canaria. In the festivity they celebrate the Gala Election of the Queen, and Choices Gala Drag Queen of the Carnaval. The latter was initiated in 1998 was precisely the carnival capital of Gran Canaria the first and only to include this modality in Spain.

 

International Film Festival: This prestigious festival is celebrated in March every year in Las Palmas.

 

Horror and fantastic Film Festival:

It is characterized by being an amateur festival organized by enthusiasts of the genre.

 

Classical Music Festival of the Canaries: Classical music in Las Palmas in January and February. web

 

Dance and Theater Festival: This festival attracts a large number of spectators and fans, is held between July and August

 

WOMAD(World of Music, Arts and Dance): World music for a good cause.

 

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