Explore Santander Cathedral’s rich history and architecture. Discover Roman relics, Gothic art, and spiritual treasures on this captivating guided tour.
Explore Santander Cathedral’s rich history and architecture. Discover Roman relics, Gothic art, and spiritual treasures on this captivating guided tour.
- Parroquia Santísimo Cristo - Explore the Church of the Christ, a low Gothic church designed to support the cathedral’s structure. Inside, visitors can view ancient Roman remains and the relics of the martyred saints, Saint Emeterio and Saint Celedonio, who are the patron saints of the city.
- Claustro de la catedral de Santander - Stroll…
- Parroquia Santísimo Cristo - Explore the Church of the Christ, a low Gothic church designed to support the cathedral’s structure. Inside, visitors can view ancient Roman remains and the relics of the martyred saints, Saint Emeterio and Saint Celedonio, who are the patron saints of the city.
- Claustro de la catedral de Santander - Stroll through its historic cloister, where the marks left by the trade unions that helped construct this monumental building can be seen. Additionally, discover the locations of the old chapels belonging to Santander’s most prominent families.
- Catedral de Santander - Tour the main nave of the Gothic-style cathedral, appreciating its artistic details and the inner chapels filled with Baroque altarpieces featuring sacred art. Many of these pieces were brought from other places and hold centuries of devotion and tradition.
Among other elements, the main altar and the mausoleum of Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo, the renowned Cantabrian polygraph, will be highlighted, located on the side of the Girola of the Church.
- Entrance to the Cathedral
- Local guide
- Entrance to the Cathedral
- Local guide
This magnificent religious monument, showcasing a variety of architectural styles, is a gem that will guide you through the history, culture, and spirit of Santander. Be prepared to be awed by the grandeur of its construction and its role in witnessing pivotal moments in the city’s history.
The tour will commence at the Plaza de la Asunción, where the…
This magnificent religious monument, showcasing a variety of architectural styles, is a gem that will guide you through the history, culture, and spirit of Santander. Be prepared to be awed by the grandeur of its construction and its role in witnessing pivotal moments in the city’s history.
The tour will commence at the Plaza de la Asunción, where the journey begins with a visit to the Church of Christ, designed to support the building’s structure. Here, ancient Roman remnants and the relics of the martyred saints, Saint Emeterio and Saint Celedonio, the city’s patron saints, can be observed.
Additionally, the tour includes admiring the bell tower, strolling through the historic cloister, and exploring the main nave of the cathedral, which is in Gothic style. The artistic details and interior chapels adorned with altarpieces reflect centuries of devotion and tradition.
Don’t miss out on this captivating cultural and spiritual journey. We look forward to welcoming you!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
