City Hall, Santander

Name: City Hall
Address: Plaza Ayuntamiento s/n, Santander, 39002, Spain
Telephone: +34 942 20 06 00

#21 among attractions in Santander

City hall, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. It is currently held by Gema Igual Ortiz, of the Partido Popular, after replacing the previous mayor Íñigo de la Serna, also of the Partido Popular, who was appointed Minister of Public Works of the Government of Spain in 2016. Íñigo de la Serna had held the post since 2007, after replacing Gonzalo Piñeiro after the municipal elections of 2007; revalidating his absolute majority in the municipal elections of 2011 and governing in minority after the municipal elections of 2015. The current municipal corporation is formed by the 11 councillors of the PP, 7 of the PSC-PSOE, 5 of the PRC, 2 of C's, 1 of Unidas por Santander and 1 of Vox.

In 2015 the Popular Party lost, after many years, the absolute majority in the city. Even so, it managed to obtain a great advantage over the rest of the parties in a city that traditionally has a very conservative vote. Currently the PP governs in a minority, relying most of the time on the abstention of Ciudadanos to push through its proposals. Even so the party in government has already lost several votes by the agreement of all the opposition to vote against them on some issues.

Coordinates: 43°27'44"N, 3°48'36"W

Address

Plaza Ayuntamiento s/nSantander 39002 Spain

Contact

+34 942 20 06 00

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Day trips

City Hall – 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.

~940 ftSE
Grand, historic Catholic church complex
Santander Cathedral, Santander
5 min walk • Santander Cathedral, a historic landmark nestled in the heart of Santander, Spain, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and religious heritage. This magnificent church, officially known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is a...
~620 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo, Santander
4 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...
~1500 ftE
Park, Garden
Jardines de Pereda, Santander
8 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 miE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Event space
Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria, Santander
27 min walk • The Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria is an emblematic theatre in the city of Santander, in Cantabria. The building is located in front of the bay of Santander and its extensive facilities and technical infrastructure also allow the celebration ...
~1720 ftSE
43°27'36"N • 3°48'16"W
Centro Botín de Arte y Cultura, Santander
9 min walk • Museum, Art museum
~480 ftW
Museum, Library, Monuments and statues
Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo, Santander
3 min walk • 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...
~660 ftW
43°27'45"N • 3°48'45"W
Municipal Museum of Arts, Santander
4 min walk • Museum, Art museum
~1570 ftE
Museum, History museum
Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria, Santander
8 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.
~1480 ftE
Market, Shopping
Mercado del Este, Santander
8 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.
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...
~1330 ftSW
Museum, Architecture
Colección del Parlamento de Cantabria, Santander
7 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)

Which popular attractions are close to City Hall?

Nearby attractions include St. Francis Church, Santander (2 min walk), Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo, Santander (3 min walk), Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo, Santander (4 min walk), Municipal Museum of Arts, Santander (4 min walk).

How to get to City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Hall:

Bus

Plaza Ayuntamiento • Lines: Alsa-N2, Alsa-S7, Alsa-S8, Alsa-S9, Tus-1, Tus-12, Tus-13, Tus-17-1, Tus-17-2, Tus-18-1, Tus-18-2, Tus-2, Tus-3, Tus-4, Tus-7C1, Tus-N1, Tus-N2, Tus-N3 (2 min walk)
Ayuntamiento • Lines: Alsa-N1, Alsa-S1, Tus-1, Tus-12, Tus-13, Tus-14, Tus-15, Tus-17-1, Tus-17-2, Tus-18-1, Tus-18-2, Tus-2, Tus-20, Tus-3, Tus-4, Tus-5C2, Tus-6C2, Tus-N1, Tus-N2, Tus-N3 (2 min walk)

Train

Santander (7 min walk)
Río de la Pila (10 min walk)

Ferry

Maritime Terminal of Santander (9 min walk)
Embarcadero de Santander • Lines: Reg-1 (11 min walk)