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Remarkable collection of paintings and sculpture from the 19th to 20th centuries, from Italian, Flemish and Spanish schools and a painting of King Fernando VII by Goya.
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Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Santander
Two-level Gothic church: the lower level (Iglesia del Cristo) was built from the 12th century, the upper Basilica mostly in the 13th, then the cloister was added. Don't visit during Mass, usually M-F 11:00 & 18:30; Sa 11:00, 17:00 & 20:00; and Su 12:00, 13:30, 17:00 & 20:00.
An impressive museum, ranging from the Paleolithic through Roman to medieval periods. Signage includes English.
Contemporary art exhibitions.
Maritime heritage, natural history and an aquarium.
Casa Velarde
17th-century building, birthplace of artillery captain Pedro Velarde y Santillan, with antiquities and period furnishings, kitchen utensils, paintings. Visit by guided tour starting on the hour.