Cathedral Basilica of St. Ann

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Ann (Catedral de Santa Ana) is the principal cathedral of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands and the seat of the Diocese of the Canaries. It is a major religious and architectural landmark in the historic Vegueta quarter.

The cathedral complex includes twin bell towers, a cloister and multiple chapels showcasing a blend of Gothic and Renaissance forms alongside later additions. Visitors may view interior altarpieces, tombs and ecclesiastical furnishings and walk the surrounding historic streets of Vegueta.

Construction began in the late 15th century and continued over several centuries, producing the cathedral’s mix of styles; it has served as the island’s main church and episcopal seat throughout its history. Periodic restoration works have conserved the building and its artworks.

Situated in the Vegueta district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the cathedral overlooks adjacent plazas and forms a focal point of the island city’s historic core.

• Ecclesiastical role: Serves as the principal cathedral for Gran Canaria and the seat of the Diocese of the Canaries, located in the Vegueta historic district.
• Architecture and age: Construction began in the late 15th century and the building contains a mix of Gothic, Renaissance and later architectural elements due to work carried out over several centuries.

What to See #

• Bell towers: The twin bell towers that mark the cathedral's silhouette above the Vegueta quarter and are visible from nearby public squares.
• Cloister and chapels: The cloister and adjoining chapels that contain historical altarpieces and burial monuments dating to the cathedral's long construction period.