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Santander Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Santander, or "Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary of Santander") is located in the Spanish city of Santander. Its structure is mainly Gothic, although it has been extended and renovated in later times.
In 1754 the diocese of Santander was created, and the collegiate church was transformed into a cathedral. It suffered considerable damage as a result of the enormous dynamite explosion on the steamship Cabo Machichaco in the harbour in 1893.
Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Cathedral - Santander (Cantabria) - Historic and artistic information. Visit: schedules, rates and prices, how to get there, map, telephone, guided visits and tours, books and guides.
Catedral de la Asunción. Santander’s serene cathedral comprises two Gothic churches, one above the other. The 14th-century upper church, extensively rebuilt after the 1941 fire, houses the tomb of Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo (1856–1912), a celebrated Santander-born intellectual.
Santander's Cathedral. The solid structure and sturdy tower of the Cathedral of Santander gives it a very strong appearance. Its construction began in the 13th century, but it had to be rebuilt in 1941 due to a fire.
Santander Cathedral is one of the most famous Roman Catholic holy buildings in the city of Santander, Spain. It is mainly built in the Gothic architectural style.
Santander Cathedral is the Basilica-Cathedral of Santander and dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. A church has been at this site since the 8th century, while the Gothic cathedral dates to the 14th century.
