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Lanzarote´s history holds a treasure
that is, perhaps, best in evidence in the municipality
of Teguise, with many attractions to draw visitors.
In the 1980´s Teguise was declared a combined architecturally
historic-artistic centre as one of the oldest and most
beautiful villages in the Canaries and is considered by
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| 1) IGLESIA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA
DE GUADALUPE |
| When you enter the
San Miguel Plaza, you'll find the church of "Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe". Constructed in
the first half of the 16th Century, it proudly raises
it red and black bevelled tower. |
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| 2) CASTILLO DE SANTA BÁRBARA |
| Teguise, ancient capital
of the island, has proudly conserved this beautiful
16th Century castle which was constructed by Sancho
de Herrera. Its walls of extraordinary thickness
and sturdy square towers protect the castle that
overlooks the Villa de Teguise. |
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| 3) PALACIO SPÍNOLA |
| Built between 1730
and 1780 by José Feo Peraza, its many elements
such as the panelled entrance, stone steps, interior
chapel, grand salons and patio expressed the political
and military power of that epoch. |
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| 4) CONVENTO DE SANTO DOMINGO |
| This Dominican convent
was founded in 1698 by Captain Rodríguez
Carrasco, a resident of Teguise. The symbols of
this order are displayed over the entrance to the
right in this double facade. |
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| 5) CONVENTO DE SAN FRANCISCO |
| The only part of the
Franciscan Convent that remains today is the church.
Officially founded on April 26th, 1590, the convent
is basically Baroque in style. |
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| 6) JARDÍN DE CACTUS |
| The Cactus Garden
is one of César Manrique's last works where
he turned an old quarry into an impressive cactus
plantation. The garden is creatively arranged to
enhance the extensive cactus collection. |
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| 7) FUNDACIÓN CÉSAR
MANRIQUE |
| The César Manrique
Foundation is the island’s cultural centre
par excellence that has won international recognition
not only because it houses some of the works of
the world famous artist, but also because it exhibits
Manrique´s private collection |
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