Spain Cantabria Santillana del Mar

Collegiate church. Santillana del Mar. Cantabria. Colegiata by J. A. Alcaide

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Santillana del Mar is a historic town situated in Cantabria, Spain. Its many historic buildings attract thousands of holidaymakers every year. There is an old saying that Santillana del Mar is The Town of Three Lies, since it is neither a Saint, nor flat, nor is it by the sea as implied by its name. However, the name actually derives from Santa Juliana whose remains are kept in the Colegiata, a Romanesque church and former Benedictine monastery.

A small town with rich history and an array of historic relics, featuring a decidedly authentic atmosphere.

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Santillana del Mar, Spain

Collegiate church. Santillana del Mar. Cantabria. Colegiata by J. A. Alcaide

Santillana del Mar is a historic town situated in Cantabria, Spain. Its many historic buildings attract thousands of holidaymakers every year. There is an old saying that Santillana del Mar is The Town of Three Lies, since it is neither a Saint, nor flat, nor is it by the sea as implied by its name. However, the name actually derives from Santa Juliana whose remains are kept in the Colegiata, a Romanesque church and former Benedictine monastery.
Town Center, Santillana del Mar

Facades. Santillana del Mar, Cantabria. Fachadas by J. A. Alcaide
Collegiate Church, Santillana del Mar

Santillana del Mar-8 by Graeme Churchard
Altamira Museum, Santillana del Mar

Lucerna. Bronce. by Álvaro Pérez Vilariño
St. Dominic's Street, Santillana del Mar

Santillana del Mar by caccamo
Regina Coeli Museum, Santillana del Mar

Museo Regina Coeli - Fachada by Alberto

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Facades. Santillana del Mar, Cantabria. Fachadas by J. A. Alcaide

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