Santa Juliana Collegiate Church Visit

Stands out for

  • • 12th-century Romanesque cloister with 42 sculpted capitals
  • • Audioguide included in the admission price
  • • Tomb of Saint Juliana with medieval reliefs
  • • 16th-century Renaissance altarpiece in the main nave
  • • Located in the heart of Santillana's historic quarter
History

Description

The Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana is the jewel of Romanesque architecture in Cantabria. Founded in the 12th century on an earlier monastery, it preserves a cloister with 42 carved capitals depicting biblical, mythological and everyday medieval scenes. The church houses a 16th-century altarpiece and the tomb of Saint Juliana, patron of the town. The visit includes an audioguide explaining each architectural feature. Admission 3 €. Closed on Mondays outside peak season.

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Difficulty

Easy

Best season

All year round

Recommended Age Range

All ages

Experience type

On your own

Kid-friendly

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Location

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By car Public transport

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Santillana del MarMunicipio

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Visit to the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana with Audioguide

Romanesque collegiate church with 12th-century cloister and capitals

Duration 45 min
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Duration: 45 minutos
Description

Explore the Romanesque jewel of Cantabria: the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana and its cloister with 12th-century historiated capitals. The audioguide details the iconography of each capital and the history of the temple since its foundation.

Included Services
  • Admission to the collegiate church and cloister
  • Audioguide included
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español 🇬🇧 English
From €3

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Yes, the audioguide is available in Spanish, English, French and German, included in the admission price.
A full visit with the audioguide takes 30 to 45 minutes, including the cloister and church.
Yes, flash-free photography is allowed throughout the site, including the cloister and church.