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Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church-Cathedral

  • Cloister. Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church-Cathedral. Santander, Cantabria © Turespaña

    Cloister. Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church-Cathedral. Santander, Cantabria © Turespaña

  

Category

Cathedral

Date

13th-15th centuries

Style

Gothic
Plaza del Obispo José E. Eguino s/n
39002 Santander
Cantabria
Cantabria

A church which took on great importance

The lower section of the church dates from the early 13th century. The upper section of the church dates from the 14th century, while the cloister dates from the 15th century, although they have seen major reforms.

The building has three naves with four sections. The sanctuary has three polygonal chapels. The cross vault has ogival vaults on cross-shaped pillar columns. The cloister is square with pointed arcades. There is no decoration. The inside houses the mausoleum of Menéndez Pelayo, designed by Victorio Macho.

Practical information

Timetables

 

Monday to Friday

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Public holidays and Sundays

10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 Para más información: 942 20 30 99

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Free admission

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Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria - Santander
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