Santa Barbara Castle
Santa Barbara Castle which is now a museum is located overlooking Teguise on Mount Guanapay.
It was built here due to the strategic location, being able to see both sides of
the coastline so as to warn the local inhabitants of invading pirates.
Originally being a watch tower it was later reinforced with turrets, moats and lookout points converting it to a castle.
There was a long period of deterioration until it was restored on two occasions during the 19th century.
The interior of the castle now houses documentation from the 17th century of the immigrating Lanzaroteans.
The museum is open 10.00 - 17.00 hrs weekdays
and 10.00 - 14.00hrs on weekends and public holidays.
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