César Manrique Foundation

I was not aware of Cesar Manrique till my visit in Lanzarote and I must tell you that he now belongs to one of my favourite. The foundation which was basically the house of the artist while he was still alive is a masterpiece of art and architecture where you can see how someone plays well with the elements of the nature. He smartly used the lava fields not only as a decorative element but also as middle for dealing with the high temperatures that arise on the island during the summer months. Everything there is carefully placed from the smallest stone that you see. The art collection is very modern and fresh. You can also find private belongings of the artists such as music cassettes that he liked, so you can really have a spherical opinion of his career and his life. 100% worths the visit especially for architecture lovers and professionals but also the people that seek Inspiration.

A fascinating house designed by the sculptor, artist and sculptor Cesar Manrique in a lava flow from volcanic eruptions in the 1700's. Built after his return from New York and where he lived for 20 years from 1968. The rooms are in volcanic bubbles connected by tunnels. They really are incredible and are well worth visiting. It combines art and nature in this unique landscape.

30 minutes and €10 well invested. A great insight to an ecologist who basically said the Canarian people need to evolve or they will end up cleaning the streets after tourists. Ironic. Great architecture and art work. Worth a visit but my top tip is to par in the official car park and not at the road side (pull in) are merging into the traffic at busy times can be difficult l. Enjoy!

Most incredible example of natural architecture .Manrique truly grasped the concept of blending nature with architecture. There's no other. Truly a piece of history that transcends the generations.

If you're interested in Cesar Manrique in any way at all you need to visit this place. It's so interesting to learn about his life and get a greater appreciation of how he influenced the development of Lanzarote.

Really stunning place to be able to come and see. There was plenty of parking available, with the car park sign posted. We came in September 2024 and entry was €15, lots of cesar manrique art to look at as well as the rooms that he created.

Black lava, vibrant plants, and artistic ingenuity. César Manrique's home is a masterpiece of contrasts. Built within volcanic bubbles, this is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human creativity and the raw power of nature.

A stunning place to visit which gives you a real insight into the swinging lifestyle of Cesar. Original artworks and his incredible architectural vision are at the forefront of this unique experience.

I was not aware of Cesar Manrique till my visit in Lanzarote and I must tell you that he now belongs to one of my favourite. The foundation which was basically the house of the artist while he was still alive is a masterpiece of art and architecture where you can see how someone plays well with the elements of the nature. He smartly used the lava fields not only as a decorative element but also as middle for dealing with the high temperatures that arise on the island during the summer months. Everything there is carefully placed from the smallest stone that you see. The art collection is very modern and fresh. You can also find private belongings of the artists such as music cassettes that he liked, so you can really have a spherical opinion of his career and his life. 100% worths the visit especially for architecture lovers and professionals but also the people that seek Inspiration.

A fascinating house designed by the sculptor, artist and sculptor Cesar Manrique in a lava flow from volcanic eruptions in the 1700's. Built after his return from New York and where he lived for 20 years from 1968. The rooms are in volcanic bubbles connected by tunnels. They really are incredible and are well worth visiting. It combines art and nature in this unique landscape.

30 minutes and €10 well invested. A great insight to an ecologist who basically said the Canarian people need to evolve or they will end up cleaning the streets after tourists. Ironic. Great architecture and art work. Worth a visit but my top tip is to par in the official car park and not at the road side (pull in) are merging into the traffic at busy times can be difficult l. Enjoy!

Most incredible example of natural architecture .Manrique truly grasped the concept of blending nature with architecture. There's no other. Truly a piece of history that transcends the generations.

If you're interested in Cesar Manrique in any way at all you need to visit this place. It's so interesting to learn about his life and get a greater appreciation of how he influenced the development of Lanzarote.

Really stunning place to be able to come and see. There was plenty of parking available, with the car park sign posted. We came in September 2024 and entry was €15, lots of cesar manrique art to look at as well as the rooms that he created.

Black lava, vibrant plants, and artistic ingenuity. César Manrique's home is a masterpiece of contrasts. Built within volcanic bubbles, this is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human creativity and the raw power of nature.

A stunning place to visit which gives you a real insight into the swinging lifestyle of Cesar. Original artworks and his incredible architectural vision are at the forefront of this unique experience.