La Vegueta is the oldest neighborhood of Las Palmas. It is a historic district in which beautiful buildings can be admired. One such place is the Plaza de Santa Ana square. Here you can find colorful buildings such as the Archivo Histórico Provincial de Las Palmas, the Casas Consistoriales de Las Palmas and the 16th century cathedral. Also worth seeing are the CAAM art museum and the Museo Canario on prehistory.
Furthermore, you can visit the Casa de Colón in the Plaza de Columbus. It is a former governor's house where explorer Columbus stayed for a period of time. The building is now a museum, library and study center. Fun to know:
- La Vegueta belongs to one of the five districts of Las Palmas.
- Columbus stayed in La Vegueta because one of his ships needed repairs during the voyage.
