The Castle of La Luz recreates the Dutch siege of the city in 1599

"1599. Annus Ignis" is the title of the exhibition that the Castillo de La Luz dedicates to the Dutch siege of the city by Admiral Pieter van der Does. A reconstruction that offers some of the keys to an event that forged the character of the inhabitants and that left a Dutch mark on the city. With the inauguration of this exhibition, on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m., the calendar of events scheduled by the Culture area of ​​the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council begins within the framework of the Foundational Festivities that celebrate the 546 .th anniversary of the birth of the city.

Curated by an accredited expert in the history of the city, the archaeologist Artemi Alejandro Medina, "1599. Annus Ignis” also celebrates the 425th anniversary of the attack on the city by Pieter van der Does. The exhibition remembers the burning of the city by the Dutch and the final victory over them. A historical event that marked the decline of the capital until its recovery in the 19th century. Until next July 5, visitors will be able to explore a historical moment that was an important milestone for the city, placing themselves in the heart of the European rivalries of the 16th century and consequently in the international context of the moment.

At the foot of the walls of the Castle of Luz, which played a prominent role during the Dutch landing, a camp from the end of the 16th century has been reconstructed that resembles that of an army of the time with military tents. Inside, the modus vivendi of the 16th century is reproduced; the daily life of soldiers and officers, the medical post or even the loot stolen from the city. The tour of this recreation of materials from 1599 is accompanied by explanatory panels that delve into each of the details. And it can be visited from Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with free entry. In addition, the exhibition will be open to guided tours for interested schools and groups.