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.
The 17th Century saw a major expansion designed by Leonardo
Torriani, the architect who strengthened its fortifications,
since the history of Santa Barbara was marked by successive
invasions by pirates and corsairs.
In 1991, the old fort was converted into an emotionally
moving museum which deals in detail with the Canary emigration
to the Americas. This exemplary ethnographic collection
is well worth a visit, and may be the first museum of
its kind.
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