What You Will Do
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover one of the few buildings constructed by Gaudí out of Catalonia
• Visit the awesome building of the Old Major Seminary of Comillas
• Enjoy a scenic tour to see the Sobrellano Palace, the port of Comillas, and the sculpture of the “Exterminator Angel”.
• Take a short walking tour to see the historical center of Comillas
TOUR DETAILS
• Departure: 9:30 am
• Finish Time: 14:30 pm (approx.)
• Pick-up from your city hotel in Santander or in Pabellón de la Habana Vieja in Torrelavega.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
El Capricho de Gaudi
1 hour
We will enjoy the regular guided visit of the "Capricho de Gaudí" building. This was one of the first buildings designed by the famous Catalan architect, Antonio Gaudí.
2
Universidad Pontificia
1 hour
This majestic building is the Old Major Seminar of Comillas, done by Catalan architects Lluis Domenech i Montaner and Joan Martorell, it is and one of the most important for Catalan modernist architecture buildings. You will enjoy a guided visit to the Seminary and its awesome church, which is still under renovation but a worthwhile visit.
3
Cementerio de Comillas
5 minutes
This is the original cemetery of Comillas, it is known for being a modernist cemetery and for having being constructed over an original church.
4
Palacio de Sobrellano
5 minutes
This palace of neogothic style was constructed by Catalan architect Joan Martorell as the summer holiday Palace for the Marchese of Comillas.
5
Fuente de los Tres Canos
5 minutes
This fountain of modernist style is a construction by Catalan architect Lluis Domenech and Montaner.
6
El Puerto
This small fishing port was constructed by hand and it was a very important whale fishing port two centuries ago!
7
Iglesia de San Cristobal
5 minutes
This church was constructed by the citizens of Comillas in the 17th century. We will do a short stop to visit it as it is a very good representative building of the montañes gothic church style.
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