La Laguna has brought the ninth edition of Las Noches del Patrimonio to a close, with this year’s programme offering more time, more activities and a wider range of ways to explore the city’s history.
Held on 18 and 19 September, the event opened up La Laguna’s historic centre, giving visitors the chance to experience more than 500 years of shared heritage through guided routes, performances and access to buildings that are not usually open to the public.
And thankfully, it wasn’t just a case of wandering around looking at old walls. The programme brought together history, architecture, contemporary art, dance and nature.
Two Days of Culture and Heritage
For the first time, Las Noches del Patrimonio was extended to two days, allowing organisers to include a broader selection of activities and bring different artistic disciplines together.
Visitors could take part in interpretative routes exploring the city’s history and urban development, while special visits offered access to normally closed buildings.
The programme also included international performances, cultural activities, contemporary dance and the ninth edition of Escena Patrimonio, which turned historic spaces into stages for contemporary artistic work.
This combination of old and new helped show La Laguna as more than a preserved historic centre. It remains a living city, with its architecture and public spaces continuing to provide a backdrop for creativity and cultural activity.
Exploring La Laguna From Above
Another feature of this year’s edition was the use of elevated spaces, giving visitors a different perspective of the historic landscape and the city’s urban structure.
Guided tours of several monuments were designed for different age groups, helping people understand the layout and architectural features that contribute to La Laguna’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The idea was to offer a more complete picture of the city, rather than simply focusing on individual buildings.
A Collaborative Cultural Programme
Las Noches del Patrimonio is organised by the Group of Cities of World Heritage of Spain and La Laguna Town Hall.
The programme received support from the Canary Islands Government’s Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tenerife Museums, the Cabildo de Tenerife and the Diocese of Tenerife.
Municipal teams, official guides, cultural organisations and other professionals also contributed to the event.
The organisers say the ninth edition helped strengthen La Laguna’s presence on the international cultural map, while continuing to promote the city’s heritage as something to be experienced, not just admired from behind a camera.