Palacete del Embarcadero, Santander

Name: Palacete del Embarcadero
Address: Calle Muelle de Calderón, 0 S N, Santander, 39003, Spain
Telephone: +34 942 20 36 00

#30 among attractions in Santander

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The Palacete del Embarcadero is a building in the city of Santander, in Cantabria. The Palacete del Embarcadero is located on the seafront, next to the promenade and gardens of Pereda. Work of Javier Gonzalez de Riancho, with portico facing the sea and corner turrets, is a building designed in 1920 and finished in 1932. It served as a passenger station, later used as a barracks for the Armed Police, and since it was reopened in 1985, it has been used as an exhibition and conference hall. It is owned by the Port Authority and is one of the spaces provided by the Port of Santander to promote and disseminate culture and maritime-port heritage. It is dedicated to both its own exhibitions and travelling exhibitions.

The exhibition programme, in which different local and national institutions and foundations have collaborated, includes contemporary Cantabrian, national and international artists.

Coordinates: 43°27'50"N, 3°48'3"W

Address

Calle Muelle de Calderón, 0 S NSantander 39003 Spain

Contact

+34 942 20 36 00

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palacete del Embarcadero open?

Palacete del Embarcadero is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm & 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palacete del Embarcadero?

Nearby attractions include Colección del Ateneo de Santander, Santander (3 min walk), Fundación Botín, Santander (5 min walk), Galería Juan Silió, Santander (5 min walk), Jardines de Pereda, Santander (5 min walk).

How to get to Palacete del Embarcadero by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palacete del Embarcadero:

Bus

Santa Lucía 26 • Lines: Tus-5C2 (2 min walk)
Valliciergo 7 • Lines: Tus-16 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Embarcadero de Santander • Lines: Reg-1 (5 min walk)
Maritime Terminal of Santander (11 min walk)

Train

Río de la Pila (7 min walk)
San Sebastián (7 min walk)