Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - House of Columbus

(Local Name: Casa de Colón) Beyond the east end of the Cathedral is the Casa de Colón. The house, rebuilt in typical Canarian style in 1777, was once the residence of the governor of the island. Columbus is believed to have lived here during a brief stay on Gran Canaria. The Casa de Colón now houses an exhibition on the theme "Columbus and his Times" and a collection of pictures.