Santander being a popular beach resort offers its visitors an engaging entertainment program. Among city sites and landmarks tourists will find various museums and natural sites, architectural monuments and landmarks as well as remarkable architectural areas. The most significant historical landmark of the tourist destination and the most beautiful architectural construction of city is the Santander Cathedral being ranked as a monument. The Cathedral was erected on site of an ancient Roman temple.
Santarder is a true national reserve region in its original form. The town is located on the north of Italy on the shore of the magnificent bay. The city attracts visitors by its natural … Open
The city of Santander is rich in gastronomy establishments hosting more than two hundreds of restaurants and cafés. Choosing the best place to eat and rest in Santander is rather … Open
For many years the house was owned by Pedro Velarde who was a famous artillery captain of the national resistance to Napoleon. In 1875 the archeologist discovered the Altamira cave in the suburbs of the city of Santander. Since that time the cave is of great attraction not only for scientists and explorers but for curious tourists as well. The nature site is often called a cave of arts and the first minutes of the visit to the cave make the name clear. The walls of the cave are covered with rock paintings. Age of some paintings is considered by scientists to be more than 17 thousand years. Images of animals and of rituals are dominating among the showpieces of the unique nature museum.
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A few words should be said about every landmark place. The Palacio de la Magdalena was built in 1912 by the architects Xavier Gonzalez-Riencho and Gonzalo Vega, for the Spanish kings who chose the Cantabria coast as their summer holiday destination. The monarchs lived here until the revolution of 1931, after which the building was handed over to Ménendez y Pelayo University. Till date, the building belongs to an educational institution (its headquarters is situated here). You can see beautiful penguins, sea lions, ducks, seals, and swans in the mini-zoo Parque Marino de La Magdalena. Even the most sophisticated tourist, will find nature itself incredibly shocking. The charming dock Muelle de las Carabelas keeps copies of historical ships on which the outstanding navigator Vital Alsar made his voyages.
The scenic port city of Santander will be of great pleasure to visit for beach recreation fans as well as for open air leisure admirers and nature enthusiasts. Marvelous beaches and great … Open
Another interesting place for tourists is the church Ermita de la Virgen del Mar, situated in the middle of the scenic green spaces. The first building to be built on today’s chapel site dates back to the year 1400 and Jose Calderon reconstructed it in 1693. Due to the close proximity to the sea, the church was frequently damaged by storms. However, it was always restored after disasters. Another remarkable church in Santander is Iglesia de Santa Maria de Los Angeles, built in the Gothic style at the turn of the 13th-14th centuries. The church’s interior is no less impressive than its Baroque style. Do not miss the majestic Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón Church for anything. It was built at the end of the 19th century and is a neo-Gothic masterpiece.
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Santander is a place where Marcelino Menendez Pelayo, a famous writer and historian, was born and lived most of his life. Nowadays, his house has been transformed into a museum with a terrific library (Biblioteca y Casa-Museo de Menéndez Pelayo). This structure, by the way, was indicated in the will of the eminent Spaniard. The library contains about 42,000 books – from ancient Greek manuscripts to 18th-century works. It is noteworthy that the writer himself selected each book. The city also has many beautiful places for walks. First of all, there is the magnificent port of Puerto Chico, from where you can see the bay of Santander and admire its beauty. Plaza Porticada Square draws people by way of its galleries with elegant architecture and many charming places where you can spend your leisure time.
Santarder is a true national reserve region in its original form. The town is located on the north of Italy on the shore of the magnificent bay. The city attracts visitors by its natural … Open
The cultural Centro Botín immediately catches the eye – all because of its beautiful futuristic architecture. Renzo Piano, the designer of the museum, is to be thanked for this magnificent building. It was opened in June 2017, and the Spanish Royal Family was in attendance. Inside the building, you can find works of modern art, and from the huge glass windows open magnificent views of the bay and the green spaces surrounding the cultural center. Another interesting museum deserves a visit – Museo Maritimo del Cantabrico, where you can learn a lot about the inhabitants of the seas and oceans. As for the places where you can watch theatrical performances or musical concerts, such a place in Santander is the Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria.
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