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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Paseo de Pérez Galdós, Santander, ES 39005
SARDINERO. Casa Pardo, referred to by locals as the Palacio de los Botín, is in a posh neighborhood with spectacular views of the bay. The house, which dates back to 1915, is one of the city's most splendid mansions. The design features a decorative colonnade and square-notched tower. Originally owned by Don Adolfo Pardo, the mansion symbolizes...
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Plaza de José Antonio, 3, Santander, ES 39003
CENTRO. Designed in 1875, this block long site is worth a visit. Renowned for its exterior beauty, the Casa Pombo was designed by Atilano Rodríquez. The building features colonnades, domes, and pillars that are both artistic and ornate. Located in the Paseo de Pereda, the Casa Pombo is a must see if you are in this part of Santander. Bus: 1
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Santander, ES 39004
CENTRO. With an economy based on fishing, the Dique de Gamazo, which is located near the small port, is a monument to the city's seafaring history. Dique de Gamazo is an exceptional marine jetty. The manmade area dates back to 1908 and measures 8 meters deep, 180 meters long, and 15 meters wide. BUS: 1
Edificio de Correos (Post Office Building)
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Avenida de Alfonso XIII, Santander, ES 39002
CENTRO. This Santander landmark has a stately appearance and is a sight worth seeing. The architecture is rectangular and features a façade with three towers. Eugenio Fernández Quintanilla and Secundino Zuazo designed the Edificio de Correos, which dates back to 1915. BUS: 1 and 8
Edificio de Los Arcos de Botín
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Hernán Cortés, 21, Santander, ES 39003
CENTRO. Located near the harbor and on the north side of the Plaza Pombo, this four-story structure represents the architectural trends of the early 1800's. Edificio de los Arcos de Botín is neoclassic in design and was built by Antonio Zabaleta. No inside touring is permitted. BUS: 1
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Duque de Santo Mauro, Santander, ES 39005
SARDINERO. Although visitors are not allowed inside, a visit to this impressive private home is still worth the trip. The house is located near the Primera Playa between Calle Duque de Santo Mauro and Calle Joaquín Costa, and the house grounds provide unforgettable glimpses of the beach and sea. The home, built by ship owner Francisco García,...
Edificio de Viviendas en la Calle Castelar
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Castelar, 15, Santander, ES 39004
CENTRO. Some of the city's grandest mansions are located in a historic district along the Calle Castelar and Paseo de Pereda. The entire block has elegant homes that feature corner domes, turrets, balconies, and pillars. Each elaborate feature is a trademark of the early 1900's, when there was a Spanish architectural revival. The homes are made of...
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Paseo de Pereda, 9-12, Santander, ES 39004
CENTRO. Across from the Pereda Gardens is one of the city's most impressive buildings. The Edificio del Banco Santander is linked by an archway to a sister building and features ornate sculptures on its roofline. The building is not opened to the public, but it is still worth viewing. The structure now houses the corporate offices of the Santander...
Paseo de Pereda y Calle Castelar
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Santander, ES 39004
CENTRO. A stroll down this street, which actually changes names at the half-way mark, provides a nice view of the Cathedral and the harbor. The street is about 1,500 meters long and is surrounded by an array of buildings that boasts architecture from the 18th to the 20th centuries. The area includes sites like the Puerto Chico, Dique de Gamazo,...
Plaza de José Antonio (Plaza Pombo)
Category: Sightseeing - Santander Attractions & Activities
Address: Santander, ES 39003
CENTRO. This plaza, which is always active with people hustling and bustling about, is also known as Plaza Pombo. It provides a scenic retreat on route to some of the city's busiest shops and restaurants. Calle de Hernán Cortés and General Mola are on the north and south, and Pancho Cossío and Las Infantas flank the plaza to the east and west....
