Palacio de la Magdalena

Palacio de la Magdalena
Palacio de la Magdalena

Coordinates: 43°28′09″N 3°45′58″W / 43.46917°N 3.76611°W / 43.46917; -3.76611 The Palacio de la Magdalena (Spanish for Magdalena Palace) is an early 20th-century palace located on the Magdalena Peninsula of the city of Santander, Cantabria, Spain.

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History

Aereal view of Palacio de la Magdalena.

Construction of the palace was initiated in 1908 by the local government of Santander for the purpose of providing a seasonal residence for the royal family of Spain. Funding was provided via popular subscription of the local populace. [1]

The design and construction of the palace were overseen by architects Javier González de Riancho and Gonzalo Bringas Vega, with construction completed in 1912. King Alfonso XIII and his family first arrived at the Palacio de la Magdalena on August 4, 1913, and returned annually to summer at the palace thru 1930. The royal family used the palace as a base for numerous recreational and sporting activities, and the king sometimes also held government meetings at the property. The annual trips ended with the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic in 1931. [1]

Beginning in 1932, the palace was used to host summer courses through the Menéndez Pelayo International University. The palace, which was declared an historical monument in 1982 and renovated between 1993 and 1995, continues to be used as a conference and meeting hall today. It is the most visited place in the city of Santander.[1]

Design

The building has an eclectic style, combining English, French, and regional styles.[1] It has two entrances, one on the north side for carriages, with a portico, and another to the south, which is the main entrance. The south entrance features two octagonal towers and double staircase tranches. The building is covered with stone masonry slate. The highlight of the interior is the reception rooms, which hold paintings of interest by artists such as Luis Benedito, Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, and Fernando Alvarez Sotomayor.

The stables were designed by Javier González de Riancho. They emulate a medieval English village with sharp roofs of steep slopes and wooden tiles. After summer courses were started, the stables were converted to student dormitories.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e "El Palacio de la Magdalena". Ayuntamiento de Santander. 2002. http://www.palaciomagdalena.com/home_ing.html. Retrieved February 9, 2009. 

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