No. 2 - Its Gran Canaria Magazine

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DISCOVER GRAN CANARIA I DESCUBRE GRAN CANARIA Nº 2
Gabinete Literario
trict of the same name. It is usually a hive of activity
for local residents, and it oozes marine charm,
while visitors can enjoy some of the island’s typical
cuisine all along its avenue.
Vegueta and Triana
We now leave behind the beaches and make our
way into the historic districts of Vegueta and Triana,
that carry the footprints of kings, explorers,
illustrious visitors, with their buildings bearing witnesses
to their legacy. A stroll around the streets
is an open invitation to step back in time in a city
with over five centuries of history.
The district of Vegueta, with its cobbled streets
and traditional architecture, is linked to the city’s
history and culture, so a walk along its narrow backstreets
provides a fascinating insight into some of
its most important events. We can visit museums
such as Casa de Colón, in which we can learn details
of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America
and his stay in the municipality on the island; the
Canary Museum, which delves into the life of the
ancient islanders, plus the Sacred Art Museum and
the Atlantic Modern Art Centre (CAAM), one of the
most cutting edge galleries in the world of Spanish
art.
Before leaving Vegueta we can go along to the
Guiniguada Theatre and take a stoll around the
traditional market, which dates back to 1854, as
well as marvel at several representative buildings
including the Canary Cathedral, Casa de Colón,
Santa Ana Cathedral and the Canary Museum.
Without moving far from this area, we can stop
at nearby Triana to take in its varied architecture,
featuring one of the most emblematic buildings in
the city, the Pérez Galdós Theatre. We can also recognise
one of the neighbourhood’s top meeting
places, Plaza Hurtado de Mendoza and Plaza de
Cairasco, where the Hotel Madrid and the Gabinete
Literario are located. Other constructions of interest
include the Quegles Building and the Pérez
Galdós House Museum.
Lastly, we have an essential date at the pedestrian
street of Mayor de Triana, where we can enjoy a
pleasant stroll through a bustling district, the ideal
place to do our shopping.
Vegueta y Triana
Abandonando las playas, nos adentramos en los
barrios históricos de Vegueta y Triana, en los que
Catedral
Parque San Telmo
las huellas del paso de reyes, exploradores, visitantes
ilustres y sus edificios han sido testigos de su
legado. Caminar por ellos nos invita a retroceder
al pasado de una ciudad con más de cinco siglos
de historia.
El barrio de Vegueta, de suelos empedrados y arquitectura
tradicional, está ligado a la historia y la
cultura, por lo que caminar por sus estrechas calles
nos permite conocer algunos de sus acontecimientos
más importantes. Encontramos museos
como la Casa de Colón, donde conoceremos detalladamente
el viaje de Cristóbal Colón a América y
su estancia en el municipio; el Museo Canario, que
profundiza en la vida de los antiguos isleños, además
del Museo de Arte Sacro y el Centro Atlántico
de Arte Moderno, una de las salas más vanguardistas
del panorama artístico español.
Antes de dejar el barrio de Vegueta podemos conocer
el Teatro Guiniguada y dar un paseo por el
tradicional mercado, que data del año 1854, así
como algunas edificaciones representativas como
la catedral de Canarias, la Casa de Colón, la Catedral
de Santa Ana o el Museo Canario.
Sin alejarnos de la zona, hacemos una parada en
Triana para contemplar la variada arquitectura,
entre la que destaca uno de los edificios más emblemáticos
de la ciudad, el Teatro Pérez Galdós.
También reconocemos uno de los lugares de encuentro
en el barrio, la Plaza Hurtado de Mendoza
y la Plaza de Cairasco, en la que se ubican el Hotel
Madrid y el Gabinete Literario. Otras construcciones
de interés son el Edificio Quegles o la Casa-Museo
Pérez Galdós.
Por último, tenemos una cita obligada en la calle
peatonal Mayor de Triana, donde disfrutamos de
un ameno paseo en un enclave que está en continuo
movimiento, el lugar ideal para realizar nuestras
compras.
Port Area
As we delve deeper into the city centre, we discover
places such as Doramas Park, which is a sight
for sore eyes with its carefully-tended gardens and
endemic plant species; as well as the legendary
Hotel Santa Catalina, the Néstor Museum and the
Sports Marina, the port with the largest docking
capacity in the Canaries.
Meanwhile, in the port area we glimpse the emblematic
Santa Catalina Park, the hub for the traditional
carnival and the home of the Science Museum
and the Miller Building, and just a few metres
away the stunning Poema del Mar Aquarium and