Palacio La Gloria · Cantabria
Preserving Cantabria’s historic heritage
Getting to know our heritage is the first step towards caring for it. From Palacio La Gloria, discover Cantabria’s cultural heritage and landscapes: places to explore thoughtfully and at your own pace.
RomanesqueChurch of San Facundo and San Primitivo
Silió · MolledoThe stone and detail of rural Romanesque architecture.VIEW DETAILS +
Church of San Facundo and San Primitivo
Silió · MolledoThe stone and detail of rural Romanesque architecture.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: María del Milagro Bolado Tirado · Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: MottaW · Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0.
The church in Silió is a place to discover the religious architecture of the area. Its apse and sculptural details reward a closer look. Check access to the interior before travelling.
MozarabicSan Román de Moroso
Bostronizo · Arenas de IguñaA small chapel among landscape and memory.VIEW DETAILS +
San Román de Moroso
Bostronizo · Arenas de IguñaA small chapel among landscape and memory.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: Fadrada · Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 3.0 ES.
The chapel of San Román de Moroso is the Mozarabic landmark near Bostronizo. It is a different building from Santa María de Lebeña. Check the approach and local conditions when planning your visit.
PalacePalacio de los Hornillos
Las Fraguas · Arenas de IguñaResidential architecture in the Iguña Valley.VIEW DETAILS +
Palacio de los Hornillos
Las Fraguas · Arenas de IguñaResidential architecture in the Iguña Valley.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: Luis Rogelio HM · Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0.
An architectural landmark in Las Fraguas. The photograph shows Los Hornillos, a different building from the old Casona. This is private property: this reference does not offer admission, interior visits or access to the estate.
Heritage reference; no visit to the property is offered.
Historic routeCalzada romana del Besaya
Bárcena de Pie de Concha · PesqueraA path for discovering the landscape on foot.VIEW DETAILS +
Calzada romana del Besaya
Bárcena de Pie de Concha · PesqueraA path for discovering the landscape on foot.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: Wikimedia Commons; Barcena de Pie de Concha Calzada Romana 986.
The route known as the Calzada romana del Besaya brings together history, landscape and walking. It is included for its historical and archaeological interest, as well as its outdoor setting. Check the route and its condition before setting out.
Dates, walking times and difficulty require verification before a route is recommended.
Living traditionSilió and La Vijanera
Silió · MolledoHeritage also lives through its traditions.VIEW DETAILS +
Silió and La Vijanera
Silió · MolledoHeritage also lives through its traditions.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: Rafa Diez · Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0.
A cultural complement to a visit to Silió. La Vijanera is intangible heritage associated with the village, rather than architecture or an activity available every day. Check the organiser’s programme for each edition.
Intangible heritage reference. No celebration date is being announced.
Water and mountainsAlsa Reservoir
San Miguel de AguayoWater, hills and a landscape worth pausing for.VIEW DETAILS +
Alsa Reservoir
San Miguel de AguayoWater, hills and a landscape worth pausing for.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: Guia Rural San Miguel de Aguayo; archivo embalsealsajesuscalvo.jpg.
A reservoir landscape for photography and walks along authorised routes. Choose a suitable route in advance and respect access restrictions. Swimming, boating and water activities are not offered.
ForestThe forests of Montabliz
Bárcena de Pie de ConchaA place to walk without hurry.VIEW DETAILS +
The forests of Montabliz
Bárcena de Pie de ConchaA place to walk without hurry.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: Roberto San Miguel Garcia; ruta Hayedo Montabliz, Wikiloc.
Montabliz is part of Bárcena de Pie de Concha. This suggestion focuses on its woodland and walking routes. Check the route, waymarking and any restrictions before visiting.
Protected woodlandSaja-Besaya · Monte Ucieda
Ucieda · RuenteWoodland light in the Saja landscape.VIEW DETAILS +
Saja-Besaya · Monte Ucieda
Ucieda · RuenteWoodland light in the Saja landscape.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: Uhanu · Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0.
A reference to Saja-Besaya Natural Park, inviting you to discover its woodland with care. It is a separate outing from Alsa and Montabliz. The Saja Regional Hunting Reserve and the natural park are not interchangeable names.
Check official information on paths, weather and restrictions.
MountainsThe landscapes of Sejos
Saja area · mountainsOpen horizons in the Saja landscape.VIEW DETAILS +
The landscapes of Sejos
Saja area · mountainsOpen horizons in the Saja landscape.VIEW DETAILS +Photo: ARNT · Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.
A mountain landscape reference for the editorial selection. Before a specific route can be recommended, its access, duration, elevation gain, difficulty and conditions must be checked.
The photograph is a reference to Sejos; it does not depict Alsa or Montabliz.
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