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The Wharf of the Caravels (Spanish: Muelle de las Carabelas) is a museum in Palos de la Frontera, in the province of Huelva, autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.Its most prominent exhibits are replicas of Christopher Columbus's boats for his first voyage to the Americas, the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María.
The museum was founded after a group of intellectuals led by Dr Gregorio Chil y Naranjo and Agustín Millares Torres met in 1879 to set up a historical society. In 1880 they opened a small museum and library on the second floor of Las Palmas City Hall with the aim of promoting the study of Canarian history.
The capital city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was founded on 24 June 1478, under the name "Real de Las Palmas", by Juan Rejón, head of the invading Castilian army. In 1492, Christopher Columbus anchored in the Port of Las Palmas (and spent some time on the island) on his first trip to the Americas.
Estatua de Colón en el Museo de la Ciudad (Statue of Columbus on the City Museum) (1862) [68] Busto de Colón en el Museo de la Revolución (Bust of Columbus in the Museum of the Revolution) (1928) [69] Busto de Colón en el Templete (Bust of Columbus in the Templete) (1828) [70] Matanzas. Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus) [71] Santiago ...
Las Palmas is served by Gran Canaria Airport, also called Las Palmas Airport (IATA: LPA, ICAO: GCLP). The airport is located in the eastern part of the island, about 18 km (11 mi) from Las Palmas city centre. In 2008, it handled 10,212,106 passengers and 33,695,248 kg (74,285,306 lb) of cargo, and is the fourth busiest in Spain. [70]
Columbus Museum of Art brings in the stimulating and exciting work of Robin F. Williams and Marie Laurencin, until April 18.
Monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas; Museum of Fine Arts of Seville (Museo Bellas Artes de Sevilla) Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares de Sevilla; Museo del Baile Flamenco; Archeological Museum of Seville; Municipal History Museum of Écija (Museo Histórico Municipal de Écija) Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions; Naval Museum Torre ...
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