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Santa Barbara Castle
Fortress on the edge of the crater of the Guanapay volcano, one kilometer from the historic center. Originally a watchto
Canarias / Lanzarote
LanzaroteCanarias
Teguise (EN)
LanzaroteCanariasIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
300m
ALTITUDE
1418
FOUNDATION
21.000
INHABITANTS
S. XV
CASTLE
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
monumental · S. XV · Open to visitors
Santa Bárbara
Defensive tower
en pie · S. XIV · Open to visitors
Convent
×2 · activo · HISTORICO · Open to visitors
Santo Domingo y San Francisco
Notable church
canaria tradicional · S. XV-XVIII · Open to visitors
Ntra. Sra. Guadalupe
Palace / Manor house
museo
Palacio Spínola
Birthplace of a notable figure
Open to visitors
National Historic Site
casco histórico
Natural monument
caldera
Caldera de Guanapay
Unique museum
×2 · Open to visitors
Piratería y Timple
Weekend market
White village
caserío blanco
Teguise, a medieval jewel that preserves the charm of another era.
Located in the northeast of the island of Lanzarote, the town of Teguise was one of the first towns founded in the Canary Islands. Capital of Lanzarote until 1847, it preserves a remarkable group of buildings of great historical and artistic value. Highlights include the castle of Santa Barbara, now converted into the Museum of Piracy; the Spinola Palace, located in a manor house of the eighteenth century; the old church of Guadalupe, and the convent of San Francisco.
A route through Teguise allows the traveler to get an idea of what life was like in Lanzarote during the early days of colonia
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What to see
Places of interest
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Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Main temple of the Villa de Teguise, former capital of Lanzarote (1418-1852). Religious and architectural reference of t
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Spínola Palace and Timple House-Museum
Palace in the historic center that houses the Casa-Museo del Timple, dedicated to the Canarian instrument par excellence
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Santo Domingo Convent
Convent that is part of the religious and monumental heritage of Teguise. Integrated in the historical-artistic set of t
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San Francisco Convent
An old convent that contributes to the monumental profile of the town. Cobblestone streets, white houses and noble archi
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Historic center of the town of Teguise
Architectural-historical-artistic complex with cobblestone streets, wooden balconies and whitewashed houses. One of the
What to do in Teguise
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
ROUTE
Route of the Canary Soul Villages passing through Teguise
Discover this route and its villages
EXPERIENCE
Teguise: Cradle of Canary Island History, Between Aboriginal Culture and the European Conquest
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What to do
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Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Teguise is located in Lanzarote, Canarias.
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