Visit to the mansion of the Duke of Almodóvar del Río in Comillas
A unique visit! Discover this magnificent 19th century mansion, unique in Comillas Cantabria, as it is one of the few that remain in the hands of the original family and, in addition, it is inhabited, as its owners spend their summer vacations there, preserved its furniture and original decoration.
If you want to complete your visit, you can choose to take a guided tour of the most important points of the architecture and history of Comillas and, also, you can visit the interior of the Caprice of Gaudí.
Options
Mansion and tour of Comillas
Guided tour by quotation marks
What's included in Visit to the mansion of the Duke of Almodóvar del Río in Comillas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Casa del Duque de Almodovar del Rio
The palace of the Prado de San José, which is its original name, was built in 1896 by Mr. Juan Manuel Sánchez y Gutiérrez de Castro, Duke of Almodóvar del Río, native of Jerez de la Frontera, attracted by the rise of Comillas with the arrival of King Alfonso XII. During the guided tour we will get to know the rooms on the main floor: the hall, the living room, the dining room, among others and a fantastic modernist style staircase, made with wood from the Fernado Poo colony in Guinea.
Comillas
After the visit to the mansion, you can choose to combine it with a tour of the main squares and streets of Comillas, the largest exponent of Modernist art in Cantabria, knowing corners such as the Plaza de los 3 Caños, the Plaza del Antigua Ayuntamiento, the Palacio de Sobrellano and the Chapel-Pantheon, among others.
El Capricho de Gaudi
If you want a complete experience in Comillas, you can include the famous Capricho de Gaudí, a modernist building designed by the celebrated architect, at the request of the Indian Maximo Díaz de Quijano, which stands out for its ceramic decoration, its striking minaret and the prominence of vegetation and music.
Inclusions
- Official guide to tourism and heritage
- Gaudi’s Whim Tickets (if this option is selected)
- Tickets Mansion Duque de Almodóvar del Río
- Transport
- Food
- Tips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with mobility problems and under 6 years
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide will be next to the monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, identified with his official accreditation.
End Points
- The end point may be the mansion of the Duke of Almodóvar del Río, the center of Comillas or the Caprice of Gaudí, depending on the option chosen.
