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The city of San Sebastian is abounded with great, impressive and stunning sceneries, especially its pristine white beaches. And because of these facts, there are several of tourists from all over the world coming to visit San Sebastian. San Sebastian also features interesting views to see which are worthy to visit such like their parks and churches. When planning to visit San Sebastian, flocking a vuelos Barcelona Paris is a great way to reach San Sebastian.
Palacio de Aiete – This palace was built in 1878 with influence from the French castles of the era. Aside from its architectural finesse of slate roofs and masonry walls it is also surrounded by ponds and gardens. With its elevated location the palace is also an ideal place for sightseeing. If you plan to visit the place, admission is free of charge. Open hours: from 7am to 8pm daily.
Paseo de Aiete, 65, San Sebastián - Donostia, 20009
Tel +34 943 481466
Fax +34 943 428122
Barrio de la Marina – This place is an old fishing district where an old village named Hondarribia used to be. What remains now of the old village are the two main streets which now contain bars and restaurants. Other features of the place include the ruins of Magdalena church, an old house dating back to 1574, and the Hondarribia port built in 1895.
Jabier de Ugarte, 6,
Hondarribia, 20280
Tel +34 943 645458, Fax +34 943 645466
Casa Consistorial en Hondarribia – A baroque type structure housing the present town hall
Mayor, 20,
Hondarribia, 20280,
Tel +34 943 644 300 / Fax +34 943 641 089
Casco histórico de Getaria – This town has been noted to be the earliest one to be found in Guipúzcoa and is believed to date back to 1209. The place has been noted for its commercial and financial importance.
Parque de Aldamar, 2,
Getaria, 20808,
Tel +34 943 140 957
Casco histórico de Zarautz – Zarauz is a town which dates back to the medieval period. Its importance to trade and tourism made it grow to what it is today. Aside from being a historical destination, Zarauz is also famous for its hotels and its beaches are ideal for surfing.
Balea, 2,
Zarautz, 20800,
Tel +34 943 830990
Centro Cultural Koldo Mitxelena – What was once an engineering school is now a cultural center for different activities and exhibitions. Centro Cultural Koldo Mitxelena also houses the Gipúzcoa Regional Council's library. The building also offers multi purpose halls for conferences, functions and courses.
Urdaneta, 9,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20006,
Tel +34 943 482 760, Fax +34 943 482 765
Convento de la Compañía de Jesús – The main building which is the church and all its auxiliary buildings were built upon the remains of a theater - circus building. The circus structure was there since 1870 and was reused to establish the church in 1902. The structure is Romanesque in style and was built by Juan Bautista Lázaro
The church holds mass during these times:
- Feast days: 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am. 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm.
- Weekdays: 7am, 7.30am, 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am. 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm.
- Open Hours: During mass times
Garibai, 19, San
Sebastián - Donostia, 20004,
Tel +34 943 429 720
Convento de Santa Teresa – The complex is made of the church, the annex and several other buildings. The church was erected during the 17th century and all the other structures followed during the 18th century until the present. Nowadays, some of the musical events in San Sebastian are held in the place.
Gaztelubide, s/n,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20003
Edificio de Correos – This building can be found in the Plaza del Buen Pastor area. What was once a school of house and trades, it is now the present post office of the district. The building is made of masonry stone with an evident Fench architectural influence as seen in how its attic is designed.
Open Hours: 8.30am - 8.30pm Mon - Fri and 9.30am - 2pm Sat
Urdaneta, 7,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20006,
Tel +34 943 464 920
Edificio de La Equitativa – This is an apartment building with an exceptional architectural style. Located near the river and placed on the corner of the block, it combines open space with compromising lines and shades which makes the building stand out…
Plaza de Euskadi, 1,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20002
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Funicular de Igeldo – It’s a sort of a cable car built in 1912. It connects Ondarreta Beach to one of the famous landmarks of the area which is the Igeldo Amusement Park. The passenger is taken on a 320 m. trip on a 160 m drop, in a 33 degrees incline.
A carriage leaves every 15 minutes from each end.
Open Hours: 11am - 6pm Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri; 11am - 8pm Sat & Sun (Oct - Mar); 10am - 10pm Mon, Tue, Thu - Sun (Apr - Sept)
Plaza del Funicular de Igeldo, 4,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20008,
Tel +34 943 210 564
Hacienda Foral – A former hotel building which was then converted to an office area. The exterior design is what makes it stand out among the rest of the buildings on the street.
But since this attraction is now a private office space it cannot be visited.
Prim, 1,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20006
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y del Manzano - This is a gothic style church built over a previous one between the year 1474 and 1549.
San Nikolas, 12,
Hondarrribia, 20280,
Tel +34 943 642 665
Iglesia de San Ignacio – This is a neo gothic church which has its interesting features in its interior design.
Zabaleta, 18,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20002,
Tel +34 943 270 420
Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari –This is a church which once was part of the defense system of the area.
San Nicolás, s/n,
Orio, 20810,
Tel +34 943 131 945
Iglesia de San Pedro – A church with a typical interior Basque layout.
Pasai San Pedro, 16,
Pasaia, 20110,
Tel +34 943 390 631
Iglesia de San Pedro de Igeldo – A church built over a ruined temple which dates back to the 12th century.
Paseo del Padre Orkolaga, 2,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20008,
Tel +34 943 212 958
Iglesia de San Vicente – It is said to be the oldest standing monument of the city.
San Vicente, 3,
San Sebastián - Donostia, 20003,
Tel +34 943 422 199
Iglesia de Santa María la Real – This is a church built in the 16th century over another temple.
Elizaurrea, 1,
Zarautz, 20800,
Tel +34 943 832 161
Iglesia del Santo Cristo de la Bonanza – This is the old parish of Pasajes de San Juan. The present structure was built in 1738. The church has a baroque altarpiece with an image of Christ.
Donibane, s/n,
Pasajes-Pasaia, 20110,
Tel +34 943 519 376
Iglesia Parroquial San Juan Bautista – This is the San Sebastian parish church built between 1614 and 1643.
Donibane, 61,
Pasajes-Pasaia, 20110,
Tel +34 943 519 376
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