Santander City Council, Municipal government building in Santander, Spain
The Santander City Council building, completed in 1907, features early twentieth-century architecture with classical columns and an ornate facade that reflects the civic pride of its era.
Originally designed by architect Julio Martínez-Zapata in 1897, the building cost approximately 600,000 pesetas and underwent major expansions between 1963 and 1967 to accommodate growing administrative needs.
The plaza surrounding the building has hosted significant civic events, including the removal of Francisco Franco's equestrian statue in 2008 after more than four decades of display.
Located at Plaza del Ayuntamiento, s/n with postal code 39002, the building provides municipal services including civil registration, urban planning, and access to local administrative documentation.
The current structure combines the original design with later additions across three floors, managing municipal enterprises such as the city cemetery, bullring, and water supply services.
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