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Gaudi's whim
This summer residence was built in 1883 by order of Máximo Díaz de Quijano, brother-in-law of the Marque de Comillas and
Cantabria / Cantabria
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Comillas
CantabriaCantabriaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
50m
ALTITUDE
1883
GAUDÍ'S CAPRICE
2.400
INHABITANTS
S. XVII
UNIVERSITY
Weather now
Comillas, a medieval jewel that preserves the charm of another era.
Comillas, a prominent town in Cantabria, combines a stunning natural setting with magnificent architecture, influenced by 19th century Catalan modernism. From its medieval history to the influence of returned emigrants from America, such as the Marquis of Comillas, the town has undergone significant changes. Its growth was boosted by the royal visit and the creation of the Pontifical University. Today, its beaches and coastal scenery attract tourists, making it a popular summer destination, where urban life blends with natural beauty.
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Points of interest
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Sobrellano Palace
The Sobrellano complex, which began with the chapel-pantheon, was completed with the work on the palace. In 1888 the pal
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Chapel Pantheon Chapel of the Marquises of Comillas
It is part of the Sobrellano complex, constituting a clear example of a picturesque reaction to classicism. For the cons
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Comillas Major Seminary
After the construction of the Sobrellano complex, the only thing left for the Marquis to do was to promote a great "piou
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Cemetery
Luis Domenech y Montaner projected the reform of the cemetery integrating the ruins of the old Gothic chapel in its stru
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Monument to the Marquis of Comillas
The indiano Don Antonio López y López, whose economic and social rise had been unstoppable since his return from Cuba an
What to do in Comillas
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Comillas is located in Cantabria, Cantabria.
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