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Culture of Los Gigantes. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Un gigante en el paraiso... Los Gigantes is famous for its natural attractions, and in search of interesting historical monuments, travelers should go explore the city surroundings. Nearby is the picturesque town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It was founded in the 15th century and was the capital of the island for over 200 years. Today, its entire territory is considered a valuable architectural site of the colonial times where beautiful 15-17th-century architecture has been preserved. In 1999, the picturesque town was recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site, and now it is one of the most popular walking areas among tourists. The city has many picturesque old streets with colorful houses. Many historic buildings are currently occupied by museums, shops, and restaurants. The historic district of the town is almost completely pedestrian, which makes walks even more comfortable.
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A special attraction is a leisure park called Lago Martianez, which was formed in the 70s of the last century. It is located in the northern part of the island, which is considered the most uncomfortable for beach holidays. Local residents decided to compensate for the lack of attractive beaches through a beautiful park with huge pools and artificial ponds. It features a lot of green areas with ornamental plants and flower beds, excellent viewing platforms and well-equipped recreation areas. Many tourists come to the park specifically to take a walk around its artificial islets and enjoy the unusual landscape design.
Not far from Los Gigantes, you will find the main cultural center of the island - Auditorio de Tenerife. This concert hall was opened in 2003 and became one of the island's most spectacular architectural monuments. It can accommodate more than 1,600 spectators at a time and often hosts concerts of various kinds. Auditorio de Tenerife has a special chamber hall, which would be of interest to fans of classical music. A picturesque landscaped garden with terraces and pools around the cultural complex remains another popular place for walking. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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One of the oldest cultural institutions on the island is the Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre Museum that was opened in 1958. The museum occupies a chic colonial building and stores thousands of unique exhibits within its walls. It has gathered collections of archaeological, paleontological and historical artifacts, as well as an extensive botanical collection. Visitors to the museum will have a chance to learn a lot of interesting facts about the peculiarities of local nature, including marine flora and fauna. The museum building itself is also a valuable historical attraction built in the best traditions of the neoclassical style. It was formerly occupied by a local college, and in the mid-20th century, it was decided to convert it into a museum.
¿Qué gigantes? Among the great variety of religious monuments preserved in the region, the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria stands out in particular. Its walls keep many valuable religious artifacts, including an old sculpture of the Virgin of Candelaria, the patroness of the small fishing town. A large monastery complex founded in these places in the colonial period has survived to this day. Together with the basilica, it forms an incredibly beautiful architectural ensemble, which has been preserved almost intact since its construction. It would be especially interesting to visit the religious center during traditional holidays when sumptuous celebrations take place here.
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In the vicinity of Los Gigantes, several unique archaeological areas are also available for tours. Fans of walks in historical places will be excited about the Pirámides de Güímar - one of the most mysterious attractions on the island. Their exploration began very recently, and scientists have established that the pyramids were created long before the first aborigines appeared on the islands. What ancient civilizations could erect such architecturally correct constructions? This remains a mystery to modern researchers. The purpose of the pyramids also remains unclear, some scientists believe that they were built as astronomical landmarks.
Its YourTime to dream again,thanks for 13,171visit,336fav. Guests of Los Gigantes should certainly diversify their vacations by visiting local nature reserves and parks. Here they can see many rare plant species, including unusual dragon trees, which are considered one of the oldest plants on the Earth. Local reserves are home to many rare animals and birds.
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Culture guide to Los Gigantes. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Los Gigantes: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Los Gigantes. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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