The Victoria Eugenia theatre is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Its doors opened in the year 1912, and it became the stage for San Sebastian’s most important cultural events. “Teatro” Victoria Eugenia In 1995, it was decided that the building required complete refurbishment, one of the main reasons being the need to meet…
The Buen Pastor Cathedral is one of the icons of the city. It was built by architect Manuel de Echave, who finished construction works in the year 1897. In spite of the fact that they came to a halt and were not restarted until a couple of years later due to the lack of resources,…
Santa Maria del Coro Church in San Sebastian is one of the most emblematic churches in the city. This church is held in high regard by both believers and atheists since it is considered to be part of the history of Donosti. History of Santa María del Coro The start of the construction works –resulting…
San Vicente Church is one of the most typical San Sebastian churches. Located in the Old Town, this church was erected between the 15th and 16th centuries on the plot where and old temple which was destroyed by a fire used to be, so the most recent works are what is left for us to…
The Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución) is the nerve centre of the Old Town. This is the main square in the city, where big parties and celebrations take place. We could mention, for instance, the flag hoisting festivity on the 20th of January, or the celebration of Saint Thomas’ day, when stalls selling chistorra…
The Urgull Mount is the most significant historical heritage in the city. Located in the very centre of Donosti, it has yet to be discovered by many of its inhabitants, as it is a place they only visit when they want to show their friends and relatives from other places around. They take them to…
The San Sebastian New Promenade (or Paseo Nuevo) is a wonderful promenade which surrounds Urgull mount in its entirety. With the Aquarium as starting point, it goes all around the Urgull to end at the Old Town, beside the Kursaal. It is one of the most beautiful and quiet avenues in the city, since, as…
If there is a place where tourists and locals alike come together, that is the Old Town. Walking around the Old Town is an activity that every single visitor in Donosti must carry out and, at the same time, one of the main things to do in San Sebastian. The Old Town is located right…
Igueldo mountain is one of the most significant mountains in the city. Located at one end of Ondarreta beach, it is considered to be yet another iconic spot in Donosti and one from which you will surely get a fantastic view of the city. At the summit of Igueldo mountain, we find the San Sebastián…
In the past, Donosti used to be a place where the Spanish monarchy spent the summer. For many years, the Royal Family chose San Sebastián for their holidays because of its beaches and climate. First, it was Queen Isabel II who decided to spend her summer holidays in Donosti, so as to bathe in the…