Santander is the capital of the Cantabria region. It is a monumental city that has a lot of significance in the tourism industry. The city is a perfect place to enjoy any kind of luxury holiday although you can also organize a budget holiday in the region. Most of the works here are a restoration of what they originally were after an inferno caught the city years ago. This does not mean that there were any major alterations as the monuments are still very visible and perfectly maintained so as to offer a tourist all that they may be looking for in a holiday.

The city centre is full of modern features, thus you can appreciate modern architectural designs in the city. There are many buildings you will be able to see that will actually take your breath away.

The best place to start a sightseeing tour is Jardines De Pereda. Here there are Magnolias as well as a bunch of palm trees. There are many monuments that are a dedication to some personalities that were quite prominent in the area of Cantabria. Walks in the gardens are a great pleasure. The Santander bank is yet another outstanding place that is very emblematic. Plaza De Pombo is close by and has some fascinating buildings such as Royal Yacht.

Santa Lucia is a church that is of a Neo-baroque make. It is worth exploring. Banesto is a building that has been standing since 1902 and is another one that should not be missed. It has a profusion that is ornamental.

There is a street called Herman Cortes that gets you to a plaza called Porticada. It is a city landmark and is always animated all year through. The post office is very attractive and is located in a prime building in the city. The bank of Spain is also nearby and is designed in a neoclassical style.

The gothic cathedral had to be rebuilt after a fire in the year 1941. The original crypt of the twelfth century is still very intact. A church for the Jesuits is not too far off. The architecture is very striking.

Juan de Herrera Street goes up to the city's heart. There are many important monuments located here. One is the town hall that was erected in 1907. The Goya works are shown well in the Museum of fine arts. Other art works include those of Mengs as well as Zurbaran.

There are a number of other museums located here that you will be able to see as you go along.