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Featured · San Sebastian, ES

You'll trace San Sebastian's layered past on this walk, starting with ocean views from Monte Urgull, then threading through the Old Town's Gothic churches and surviving colonial streets. Along the way you'll encounter Basque heritage, public art, and plenty of opportunities to pause for pintxos.

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• #food

Adapted from Downtown Luxury Slum

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1. Aquarium San Sebastián

   Start here to orient yourself with the city's maritime heritage and the creatures that inhabit the Bay of Biscay.

   1 Plaza de Carlos Blasco Imaz, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·history

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2. Urgull

   Climb this hill for sweeping views of the city, bay, and surrounding coastline, plus the remnants of a former fortress.

   Urgull, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·viewpoints

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3. San Telmo Museum

   This museum traces Basque cultural traditions and history through its collections and exhibitions.

   Plaza Zuloaga, 1, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·art & culture

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4. Saint Vincent's Church

   A sturdy 16th-century Gothic church with dark stone and austere proportions that reflect the era of its construction.

   San Juan Kalea, 15, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·architecture

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5. 31 de Agosto By Oldtown San Sebastián Rentals

   One of the few streets that survived the 1813 fire, now lined with pintxo bars and shops where you can taste local specialties.

   C, C. 31 de Agosto, 38, BAJO, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain·food

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6. Bereraikia

   This sculpture by Dora Salazar Romo depicts the everyday labor of rebuilding, honoring the city's resilience after destruction.

   De Valle Lersundi Plazatxoa, 1, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·street art

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7. Soinuaren Harmonia (Pelzmann 2014)

   Maximilian Pelzmann's sculpture sits playfully on a church facade, inviting you to consider its meaning as an allegory for music.

   31 de Agosto Kalea, 46, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·street art

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8. Constitución Plaza

   Once a bullring, this plaza now functions as a living room for both locals and visitors, with cafés and a convivial atmosphere.

   Constitución Plaza, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·hidden gems

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9. Bretxa Public Market

   Browse fresh Basque produce and regional goods at this traditional market that remains central to local life.

   Boulevard Zumardia, 3, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·markets

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10. Donostia-San Sebastián City Hall

    This stately building served as the city's casino until 1924 and still bears the scars of the Spanish Civil War on its facade.

    Ijentea Kalea, 1, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·history

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11. Carrusel de San Sebastián

    A charming carousel with hand-carved horses offers a moment of whimsy in the nearby park.

    De Alderdi Eder Parkea, 1, 20004 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·kid-friendly

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12. Cathedral Buen Pastor de San Sebastián

    This soaring Neo-Gothic cathedral anchors the city center with its impressive spires and detailed stonework.

    Urdaneta Kalea, 12, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain·architecture

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