Comillas: A Journey through History and Modernist Architecture

Congratulations! You have decided to live the Comillas experience. You are about to travel a unique itinerary full of history, beauty and unforgettable corners. Here is the route with all the stops you will make. Remember: your cell phone will automatically stamp your passage through each point of the route. Welcome to your adventure! We hope you enjoy every step and manage to complete all the proposed places. Let the journey begin!

Stops

4 stop(s) in this experience

1

Urban area

The heart of Comillas is a labyrinth of cobbled squares and mountain architecture with modernist influences. The Plaza de la Constitución and its manor houses with noble coats of arms stand out. It is one of the few places outside Catalonia where modernism flourished strongly, creating an aristocratic and picturesque atmosphere that combines Cantabrian tradition with urban elegance.

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2

Gaudí's Caprice

Designed by Antoni Gaudí in 1883, this jewel of modernism is one of his few works outside Catalonia. It is notable for its cylindrical tower decorated with ceramic sunflowers and its vibrant combination of brick, stone and iron. Inspired by music and nature, the building was conceived as a summer residence for Máximo Díaz de Quijano, reflecting the architect's creative genius.

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3

Palace of Sobrellano of the Marquis of Comillas

This imposing neo-Gothic building, designed by Joan Martorell, was the residence of the Marquis of Comillas. Its Carrejo stone facade stands out for its pointed arches and openwork windows. Inside it houses furniture designed by Gaudí and a spectacular chapel-pantheon. The complex, located on a green hill, symbolizes the power and patronage of the high bourgeoisie of the nineteenth century.

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4

Pontifical University

Majestic neo-Gothic-Mudejar style building that dominates the village from the top of a hill. Designed by Joan Martorell and decorated by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, it stands out for its red bricks, ceramics and impressive bronze doors. It was a seminary of great worldwide relevance and today is a cultural icon that represents the educational and architectural splendor of Comillas.

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