Place to visit
House museum of Christopher Columbus, Spain: what it is and when to go
House museum of Christopher Columbus is a museum located in the historic district of Vegueta in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum located in the historic district of Vegueta in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Museums and art
- Where
- Spain · Calle Colón 1, 35002
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 1,401 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su,PH 10:00-15:00; Jan 01,Dec 24,Dec 25,Dec 31 off
- Website
- casadecolon.com
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 28.10138, -15.4143
What it is and where
House museum of Christopher Columbus is a museum located in the historic district of Vegueta in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Las Palmas, where this site lists 49 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 28.10138, -15.4143; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 1,401 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit House museum of Christopher Columbus is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible10:24
- FebPossible11:02
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:41
- MayBest time13:24
- JunBest time13:46
- JulPossible13:37
- AugPossible13:00
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:35
- DecPossible10:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Las Palmas CathedralCathedral in Las Palmas, Canary Islands72 m
- Atlantic Center of Modern ArtModern artt gallery in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria96 m
- Mercado de VeguetaMarket160 m
- Museo CanarioMuseum in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union)231 m
- Parroquia de San Francisco de AsísLas Palmas de Gran Canaria church379 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Museums and art
- Museo del Prado: Spanish national art museum in Madrid, Spain
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bilbao, Spain
- Casa Batlló: modernist building in Barcelona
- La Pedrera, Barcelona: apartment building in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía: national museum of art in Madrid, Spain
- Royal Palace of Madrid: official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
Every Spain place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is House museum of Christopher Columbus?
It is a museum located in the historic district of Vegueta in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit House museum of Christopher Columbus?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14.
How do you get to House museum of Christopher Columbus?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 1,401 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Las Palmas Cathedral, Atlantic Center of Modern Art, Mercado de Vegueta. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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