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Catedral de Santander

Calle Somorrostro, Santander, Cantabria

Description

Santander Cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Santander) was built between the 12th and 14th century atop a former Abbey so it has two overlapping floors: the main nave and the lower church or crypt. The dominant style is Gothic, including the cloister, but later additions (mostly new chapels) have some clear Baroque designs.

Access & Transport

The church is in the centre of Santander, a short walk from the bus and train stations. Santander is 100km from Bilbao along the Cantabrian Sea.

Instructions & Recommendations

Other sights nearby include the Plaza Porticada and the Plaza Pombo.

Meta review

Online reviews are quite consistent in describing the cathedral as large and striking from the outside but rather plain inside with the exception of some chapels and altarpieces. The highlights for most visitors are the stained-glass windows, the cloister, and the peculiar layout of the lower church. Some recurring grumble about the split opening hours with a very long break around lunch time

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity environmental neutral. Helps preserve the city's architectural heritage

Conclusion

One of the most compelling buildings in Santander but the interior is underwhelming by Spanish cathedral standards. At the same time the entrance is almost free so worth checking out if you happen to be around.

Key positive

Photogenic exterior

Interesting lower church concept

Key negative

Interior is somewhat unimpressive

Suitability

Mostly accessible but unclear if that includes the lower church

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours
Period 1

MONDAY10:00 - 13:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 13:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 13:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 13:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 13:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 13:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 13:00

Period 2

MONDAY16:30 - 19:30

TUESDAY16:30 - 19:30

WEDNESDAY16:30 - 19:30

THURSDAY16:30 - 19:30

FRIDAY16:30 - 19:30

SATURDAY16:30 - 19:30

SUNDAY16:30 - 19:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€1
Adult
14 - 64
€2
Child
3 - 13
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Free admission on Sundays

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