Santander Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Santander, Spain.
The cathedral structure consists of two Gothic churches positioned one above the other, connected by a 15th-century cloister with architectural details.
The construction began at the end of the 12th century on the site of a former abbey, receiving cathedral status in 1754 under the diocese of Santander.
The cathedral preserves the tomb of Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo, a prominent intellectual who made substantial contributions to Spanish literature and historical studies.
Located at Plaza del Obispo José Eguino y Trecu, the cathedral opens its doors daily and serves as an important stop on the Camino del Norte pilgrimage route.
The lower church, Iglesia del Santísimo Cristo, contains two silver reliquaries shaped as heads that hold the skulls of Santander's patron saints.
Location: Santander
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Part of: Camino del Norte
Address: Plaza Obispo José Eguino y Trecu, 1, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Phone: +34942748115
Website: https://diocesisdesantander.com/catedral-2
GPS coordinates: 43.46056,-3.80750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:13
Cantabria includes port towns, natural beaches, mountains, and prehistoric caves. The region features Santander with its urban beaches, medieval villages like Santillana del Mar, the Altamira Caves with Paleolithic paintings, and the Picos de Europa National Park. The coastline alternates between cliffs and sandy beaches, while inland there are green valleys and traditional villages.
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Note that there is a paid entrance and it closes at noon; however, under the cathedral, there is a free section with an entrance on the side which already has traces of excavations that took place beneath the monument.
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