Welcome to the Velarde Palace
500 years of history in a fully immersive experience in Santillana del Mar
Do you want to live the experience? Come today from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m . and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m . (last show 8:30 p.m.)
A trip to the past
in Santillana del Mar
Live an unforgettable visual and sensory experience at the Palacio de Velarde, the only Renaissance palace that can be visited in Cantabria converted into a museum where architecture, history, emotion and technology come together.
A Renaissance palace
unique in Cantabria
Built in the sixteenth century, the Palacio de Velarde is one of the most important architectural treasures in the region and has a unique museum collection made up of works of art, manuscripts, weapons, lithographs, tapestries, documents and original furniture.
An essential visit within the route of palaces in Cantabria.
Unique interactive museum
of Cantabria
At the Palace, each room is designed to transform your visit into a unique experience. The use of holograms, virtual reality, scenographic lighting, surround sound, voice-over and Artificial Intelligence create an atmosphere where the most relevant characters in the history of Santillana del Mar come to life in a multimedia guided tour that makes you feel part of the past.
Learn the story
by the hand of its protagonists
Thanks to technology, the “ghosts” of the Palace come back to life to tell you in the first person their stories, secrets and visions of the world. Each represents a key era in the Palace’s five centuries of history, and together they offer you an immersive and exciting experience
Discover the history of Cantabria
through an immersive experience that you will always remember
Book your visit
Buy your ticket online or at the Palace’s ticket office and discover why more than 50,000 people have already enjoyed this experience in the heart of Santillana del Mar. The Palace is open every day with passes every 15 minutes and the tour is carried out with specialized guides who adapt the experience to each visitor profile.
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Special Pricing
For groups
We have services and prices adapted for groups of 15 people or more.
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Entertainment
for the whole family
The only museum in Santillana del Mar that combines history, technology, unique works of art and entertainment to create a view that the whole family can enjoy.
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