Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo, Santander

Name: Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo
Address: Calle Rubio 6, Santander, 39001, Spain
Telephone: +34 942 23 45 34

#17 among attractions in Santander

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The Library and house-museum of Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo is located in the city of Santander, in Cantabria, Spain. The library of around 42,000 volumes belonged to the famous writer during his lifetime, passing to the city council of Santander on his death by testamentary decision.

Coordinates: 43°27'44"N, 3°48'43"W

Address

Calle Rubio 6Santander 39001 Spain

Contact

+34 942 23 45 34

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Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santander Cathedral, Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo, Jardines de Pereda, Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria.

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Grand, historic Catholic church complex
Santander Cathedral, Santander
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~150 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo, Santander
1 min walk • The Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria, commonly known as MAS, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication in the city of Santander, Spain. This museum is dedicated to showcasing a wide array of modern and contemporary art, providing...
~1970 ftE
Park, Garden
Jardines de Pereda, Santander
10 min walk • The Pereda Gardens is a public park in the city of Santander, in Cantabria. They are located on land reclaimed from the sea that was used as a port dock in 1805 and were officially opened in 1905 to coincide with the celebration of the Exhibition...
1.1 miE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Event space
Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria, Santander
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0.4 miE
43°27'36"N • 3°48'16"W
Centro Botín de Arte y Cultura, Santander
11 min walk • Museum, Art museum
~190 ftW
43°27'45"N • 3°48'45"W
Municipal Museum of Arts, Santander
1 min walk • Museum, Art museum
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum
Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria, Santander
10 min walk • The Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria, is a museum specializing in prehistoric archaeology and also has collections from the ancient and medieval world. It is located in the city of Santander, in Cantabria.
~1960 ftE
Market, Shopping
Mercado del Este, Santander
10 min walk • The East Market, also popularly known as Plaza del Este, is an old market located in the Cantabrian capital, Santander. It is currently occupied by various shops and catering establishments.
~480 ftE
City hall, Architecture
City Hall, Santander
3 min walk • The Santander City Council is responsible for governing the city and municipality of Santander. It is presided over by the Mayor of Santander, who has been democratically elected by universal suffrage since 1979.
0.6 miN
Park
Parque Atlántico de Las Llamas, Santander
16 min walk • Las Llamas Park is an 11 hectare urban park located in the city of Santander in the autonomous community of Cantabria. The first phase of this green space was opened to the public on 11 May 2007, with 426,000 m² still to be executed, almost to the...
~1040 ftSW
Museum, Architecture
Colección del Parlamento de Cantabria, Santander
6 min walk • The Parliament of Cantabria, is the unicameral legislature of the Autonomous Community of Cantabria. It consists of 35 members called "deputies" which are freely elected by the citizens of the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo open?

Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo is open:

Monday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo?

Nearby attractions include Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo, Santander (1 min walk), Municipal Museum of Arts, Santander (1 min walk), St. Francis Church, Santander (2 min walk), City Hall, Santander (3 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo:

Bus

Jesús de Monasterio 21 • Lines: Alsa-S3, Tus-1, Tus-11, Tus-12, Tus-13, Tus-14, Tus-15, Tus-17-1, Tus-17-2, Tus-18-1, Tus-18-2, Tus-2, Tus-3, Tus-5C2, Tus-6C2, Tus-7C2, Tus-N1, Tus-N2 (2 min walk)
Jesús de Monasterio 12 • Lines: Alsa-N1, Alsa-S1, Alsa-S5, Alsa-S6, Tus-1, Tus-12, Tus-13, Tus-17-1, Tus-17-2, Tus-18-1, Tus-18-2, Tus-2, Tus-20, Tus-3, Tus-4, Tus-5C1, Tus-6C1, Tus-7C1, Tus-N1, Tus-N2, Tus-N3 (2 min walk)

Train

Santander (7 min walk)
Río de la Pila (11 min walk)

Ferry

Maritime Terminal of Santander (10 min walk)
Embarcadero de Santander • Lines: Reg-1 (14 min walk)