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The Magdalena Palace (known as Palacio de la Magdalena in Spanish) is a beautiful old palace in Spain. It was built in the early 1900s. You can find it on the Magdalena Peninsula in the city of Santander, which is in the region of Cantabria. This palace was so special that in 2007, it was chosen as one of the top 100 finalists for the "12 Treasures of Spain."

A Royal Home: The Palace's History

Building a Palace for the King

Work on the Magdalena Palace began in 1908. The local government of Santander decided to build it. Their main idea was to create a special home. This home would be for the royal family of Spain. They wanted the royal family to live there for part of each year.

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  • Palacio de la Magdalena

    The Magdalena Palace

  • Palacio de la Magdalena (Santander, Cantabria)

    A wider view of the Magdalena Palace

  • Entradacarruajes

    Entrance for carriages (right side of the northwest view)

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