Columbus House (Casa de Colón)

Overview

The Columbus House (Casa de Colón) is a museum in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, dedicated to the memory of Christopher Columbus. It is located in the historic Vegueta neighborhood and houses various exhibitions related to Columbus and the history of the Canary Islands.

This museum is significant for its historical artifacts and exhibitions related to Christopher Columbus and the Canary Islands.

Historical Cultural

Location

Address

Calle Colón 1, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Neighborhood: Vegueta

Coordinates

28.124500, -15.435200

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Admission

Adults

€10

Children

€5

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May, October-November

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

2-3 hours

Full Experience

half day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• flowers
• gardens

summer

hot

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

mild but can be rainy

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

EUR

Typical Costs

entry €10

parking €5

food €15

souvenirs €20

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 2 weeks
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Casa de Colón

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Gran Canaria Airport

Distance: 25 km

Travel Time: 30 minutes

taxi

€40 30 min

public_transport

€5 45 min

From City Center

Distance: 2 km

bus

€1.50 10 min

taxi

€10 5 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hola

thank_you Gracias

where_is ¿Dónde está?

how_much ¿Cuánto es?

beautiful Hermoso

ticket Entrada

Guide Languages: Spanish, English, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main courtyard

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#travel #history #architecture

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas, main courtyard

prohibited areas exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Catedral de Santa Ana

Distance: 200m

Walking: 3 min

Type: Cathedral

Plaza de Santa Ana

Distance: 250m

Walking: 4 min

Type: Square

Museo Canario

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Museum

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+34 928 321 172

info@casadecolon.com

www.casadecolon.com

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