Hospital of San Rafael, Baroque parliament building in Santander, Spain.
The Hospital of San Rafael stands at the center of Santander with intricate stonework details and symmetrical windows across its classical facade.
Built in 1791 under Bishop Menendez de Luarca's direction, this structure initially served as a hospital until its closure in 1928.
The building transformed from a medical facility to the Parliament of Cantabria, reflecting the evolution of institutional architecture in northern Spain.
Located at coordinates 43.459736, -3.813667, the former hospital forms part of the Camino del Norte pilgrimage route through Santander.
During the 1893 Cabo Machichaco steamship explosion, this facility provided emergency medical care to hundreds of injured citizens.
Location: Santander
Architectural style: Baroque
Part of: Camino del Norte
GPS coordinates: 43.45974,-3.81367
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:32
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