One of the island’s most outstanding legacies is the Cueva Pintada (Painted Cave), a symbiosis between nature and the intervention of man. Discovered over a century ago, The Painted Cave, excavated out of volcanic rock, constitutes the most genuine example of an artistic representation of the aborigine culture of Gran Canaria. After more than twenty years of investigation and renovation work, the general public can now visit the original cave and its legacy of a prehistoric settlement situated in Agáldar, the ancient capital of the island, known today as the city of Galdar. A guided tour of this museum and archaeological site allows the visitor to enter into a fascinating period of the prehispanic history of the Canarian Archipelago.

Here, for visitors to the island, is a brief list of the most easily accessible sites where the remains of Gran Canaria’s prehispanic culture may be viewed and appreciated.

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The history of Gran Canaria is apparent in every town and city on the island, revealing itself in representations of the pre-Hispanic period as well as the buildings that reflect the architectural styles of more than five centuries of European history.  Here, you will see some of the most contrasting architectural styles in the history of architecture, some of which were clearly inspired by foreign styles, while others were the unmistakable product of the merging of different styles.  This short guide covers some of the places that can be visited in each of the island’s towns and cities, places that reveal the history of more recent periods, such as historical districts, architecture, churches and monuments...

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