Editing Santander, Spain (section)

==Economy==
[[File:Banco de Santander.JPG|thumb|right|Building of [[Grupo Santander|Bank of Santander]], where it originated and where it has its registered office.]]
As a service centre at the regional level, Santander contains important public institutions and private organisations with a large number of employees, including [[Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital]], the [[University of Cantabria]] and [[Grupo Santander]]. Activities related to culture, leisure and [[tourism]] are an important part of the city's economy, and the regional and municipal authorities look to augment the summer tourist trade with additional offerings, including conventions, conferences, [[cultural festival]]s and cruises. [[Banco Santander]], Spain's largest bank and corporation, has had its legal headquarters located in the city since its foundation.