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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 (EN)
CantabriaCantabriaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
23m
ALTITUDE
1885
CAPRICHO GAUDÍ
2.200
INHABITANTS
S. XVIII
ANTIGUA UNIVERSIDAD PONTIFICIA
What you'll find here
Notable hermitage
Open to visitors
Santa Lucía
Palace / Manor house
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Sobrellano y Ocejo
Birthplace of a notable figure
Historic cemetery
S. XIX · Open to visitors
cementerio modernista
Gothic gem
S. XIX · Open to visitors
capilla panteón
Mudéjar gem
S. XIX · Open to visitors
El Capricho
Scenic viewpoint
mirador de Santa Lucía
Unique museum
Open to visitors
El Capricho de Gaudí
Weekend market
mercado del viernes
Comillas, a modernist 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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What to see
Places 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
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Comillas is located in Cantabria, Cantabria.
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