This was our bit of culture. We went to the Cesar Manrique Foundation. He was an artist, born on the island, but lived away in Spain and New York, then eventually came back and lived once again on the island. He had a great influence on the place, and on laws such as only being able to only build two storey's high, and designed many of the most beautiful sites/sights incorporating the best of island vernacular with contemporary art.
This was his home and studio and is now used to exhibit works of art. The house itself is built on lava bubbles which are linked by tunnels and each has a different name. The one below is the red bubble and the pool is in the central one.
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