Sights in Comarca of la Costa Occidental

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sights in Comarca of la Costa Occidental : the essentials

Palaces in Comillas

The Whim of Gaudí

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It is very pretty, but it costs 5 Euros, you can see it in no time and there is no guided visit. But you have to see it because it

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Palaces in Comillas

Palace of Sobrellano

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This amazing building is also called the Palace of the Marquis of Comillas since it was built on the same place where his house on

Cemeteries in Comillas

Cemetery of Comillas

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Although visiting a cemetery might seem strange, this isn’t your average graveyard. It’s located in the highest part of the town o

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Churches in Santillana del Mar

Colegiata y Claustro de Santa Juliana

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I've explored the medieval village of Santillana del Mar on several occasions and I would say that the grand Colegiata is one of i

Churches in Santillana del Mar

Santa Justa Hermitage

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When I went for a walk on the beach, I discovered a strange shrine embedded in the rock along the banks of the sea. To access it,

Churches in San Vicente de la Barquera

Church of Santa María de Los Angeles

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Price 1,50 €. On the outside the Puerta del Poder completely breaks its stone facade, inside the most notable feature is the tomb

Universities in Comillas

Universidad Pontificia de Comillas

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At first, this grand building was a Catholic seminary whose goal was to train seminarians from all over Spain. Then in 1968 it was

Castles in San Vicente de la Barquera

Castle of the King

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It houses an exhibition on the village of San Vicente de la Barquera, but for me the best part of the visit were the views from th

Squares in Comillas

Constitución Square

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The beautiful square where the town hall is located is situated in the heart of Comillas. The set of houses surrounding the 18th C

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Squares in Santillana del Mar

Main Square

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The Plaza Mayor de Ramón Pelayo is the most important square in the Cantabrian town of Santillana del Mar, which houses some of th

Historical Monuments in San Vicente de la Barquera

La Puebla Vieja de San Vicente

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The fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera is about 60 km from Santander, in the heart of the Natural Park of Oyambre. Pueb

Historical Monuments in San Vicente de la Barquera

La Maza Bridge

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To exit San Vicente de la Barquera use the Maza bridge, a bridge with 32 arches, over half a mile long and built on an old wooden

Churches in San Vicente de la Barquera

Sanctuary of la Barquera

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The Sanctuary Barquera is popularly known as "The Chapel" and is just outside San Vicente, toward the breakwater and Puntasilla li

Statues in Comillas

Marqués de Comillas Monument

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Antonio Lopez y Lopez, immigrated to Cuba where he made his fortune, helped Alfonso XII, financed the war of Cuba. Thanks to this,

Churches in Santillana del Mar

Inside of the Collegiata Church

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I would recommend seeing the cloister, where you can quietly listen to the narrative that explains its history. It is a very peace

Palaces in San Vicente de la Barquera

Corro Family Palace (Town Hall)

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This palace was built by the family of the Inquisitor and ran a hospital for pilgrims in the XVI century. It now houses the munici

Churches in Comillas

Parish Church of San Cristóbal

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This church was established in the year 1648. Inside you can see the image of Santo Cristo del Amparo, who is the patron saint of

Cemeteries in Comillas

The Exterminating Angel

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Activities in Comarca of la Costa Occidental

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Machu Picchu: Lost Citadel of Incas by Expedition Train

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$327.59

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3-Hour Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Lima

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$20.53

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From Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Hike with Meals

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starting from

$43.68

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Machu Picchu: Lost Citadel and the Mountain Entry Ticket

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$74.87

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Full-Day Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco

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$37.98

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