Casa natal de José de Viera y Clavijo

In Los Realejos is the well-known Casa de José Viera y Clavijo, formerly known as La Casa de El Agua. José Viera y Clavijo was a Canarian historian who was born in this building on December 28, 1731 who died on February 21, 1813, such was the contribution he made to the Canarian culture that since 2006 was chosen the date of death as Day of the Canary Islands.

The importance of the home of José Viera y Clavijo is reflected in the fact that since 1986 his home has been declared Asset of Cultural Interest with category Monument for the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.

The construction has an important Mudejar influence, from the outside you can see a shed that is attached to the facade, with the roof of Arabic tiles and the distribution of the doors and windows. From the interior of the house of José Viera y Clavijo the austerity of the dimensions and decoration is highlighted. It should be remembered that the interior has been renovated, what remains of the original home is the facade.