Located in the heart of Vegueta, the city’s historic neighborhood, this rectangular square, for several centuries, was the center of political, cultural and religious life.

It houses the most important building of religious architecture in the Canary Islands: The Cathedral Basilica of the Canary Islands dedicated to Santa Ana, patron saint of the city. Its construction began in 1497 and lasted until the 19th century, and therefore combines several architectural styles. Inside the Cathedral you can see baroque sculptures by the great Gran Canarian sculptor Luján Pérez.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 – 16:30

Saturday 10:00 – 13:30

Entry: Euro 2.40, Access to the tower: Euro 1.50

In front of it, the Town Hall of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, also with a neoclassical façade, is still the seat of municipal plenary sessions. It houses works by artists such as César Manrique, Millares or Martín Chirino.

Opening hours: Sunday 10:00 – 13:00

Free entry.

Plaza de Santa Ana is flanked by the episcopal palace and buildings of neoclassical and modernist styles. And directly in front of the Cathedral you can find the sculptures of 8 cast iron dogs, which are an emblem of the city and the islands.