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It was built after the First Enlargement of the city, in 1877, in a Neogothic style. It is a rectangular and symmetric building with Latin Cross plan, three naves, a transept and a chancel. Its peculiar structure presents a central tower which is 75 meters high and was built by Ramón Cortázar.
Among the architectural elements, we should highlight the shells from Filipinas that are used as fonts. The apse has fourteen stained- glass windows, made by Juan Bautista Lázaro that represent the twelve apostles and the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and two rose windows, that make the building more spectacular.
We should also highlight other decorative elements such as gargoyles, pinnacles. When the diocese of San Sebastián was created in 1949, the Buen Pastor Church became a Cathedral, so several changes were made in the temple: the original major altar with the image of the Buen Pastor. More than fifty years later, an organ with more than ten thousand tubes and thousand tones of weight was placed; it is, without any type of doubt, one of the biggest in Europe.
Built: XIX Century
Author: Manuel Echave
Style: Neogothic
Category: Religious
Type: Cathedral
A perfect tour to get to know San Sebastian from end to end is with this bike route. You will visit the three beaches (Ondarreta, La Concha and Zurriola). You will pass through the Ensanche and its beautiful 19th century buildings. Also you'll pass through the Peine del Viento and on Zurriola beach you will arrive at the iconic sculpture of the Paloma de la Paz.
You will enjoy a pleasant pedaling tour following the local guide. Do not worry about the bicycle, since the company will provides it to you.
Savor the best of San Sebastián with this pintxos tour. You will go to places in the Old Town, where all the essence of the city is present. Accompanied by a local tour guide, you will taste five of these tasty Basque snacks paired with Spanish wines. In addition, you will enjoy the exclusivity of going in a very small group of no more than 10 people.
A perfect opportunity to discover San Sebastian with all five senses.
If you are going on vacation or a short gateaway to San Sebastián, here is an ideal plan to do with your family or friends. You will get to know charming coastal towns which are very close to the city, such as Hondarribia, San Juan and San Pedro. These are fishing villages that still preserve their Basque essence in their streets and houses. You will discover them with a local tour guide. The round trip transportation is included from your hotel.
This tour that designed for you to enjoy for half a day. Do not miss it!
Discover the charming villages of the Basque-French coast from San Sebastian. With a guide, you will visit the fishing town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the surfer town of Biarritz and Bayonne, a picturesque town with its center and historic buildings.
It will be an exclusive tour for you and your group and you will have transportation from your hotel. Ideal excursion to give you a getaway during your stay in San Sebastian.
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A perfect tour to get to know San Sebastian from end to end is with this bike route. You will visit the three beaches (Ondarreta, La Concha and Zurriola). You will pass through the Ensanche and its beautiful 19th century buildings. Also you'll pass through the Peine del Viento and on Zurriola beach you will arrive at the iconic sculpture of the Paloma de la Paz.
You will enjoy a pleasant pedaling tour following the local guide. Do not worry about the bicycle, since the company will provides it to you.
Savor the best of San Sebastián with this pintxos tour. You will go to places in the Old Town, where all the essence of the city is present. Accompanied by a local tour guide, you will taste five of these tasty Basque snacks paired with Spanish wines. In addition, you will enjoy the exclusivity of going in a very small group of no more than 10 people.
A perfect opportunity to discover San Sebastian with all five senses.
If you are going on vacation or a short gateaway to San Sebastián, here is an ideal plan to do with your family or friends. You will get to know charming coastal towns which are very close to the city, such as Hondarribia, San Juan and San Pedro. These are fishing villages that still preserve their Basque essence in their streets and houses. You will discover them with a local tour guide. The round trip transportation is included from your hotel.
This tour that designed for you to enjoy for half a day. Do not miss it!
Discover the charming villages of the Basque-French coast from San Sebastian. With a guide, you will visit the fishing town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the surfer town of Biarritz and Bayonne, a picturesque town with its center and historic buildings.
It will be an exclusive tour for you and your group and you will have transportation from your hotel. Ideal excursion to give you a getaway during your stay in San Sebastian.
An excursion that you cannot miss during your stay in San Sebastián is to the coastal towns on the western coast of Guipúzcoa. Visit the charming towns of Zarautz, Getaria and Zumaia on this tour. You will visit the spectacular Itzirun beach, the scene of “Dragonstone” in “Game of Thrones”.
In addition, you will go in a small group with your family, in a private vehicle and with a tour guide for you.
If you're a cheese lover and enjoy exploring its many varieties, this tour is a must. From San Sebastián, in a private group, you'll travel to the charming village of Segura, nestled in the heart of Guipúzcoa. You'll visit a farm where Idiazábal cheese, one of the most exquisite varieties, is produced, and you'll taste its award-winning selections.
A half-day rural getaway from San Sebastián that you won't want to miss.
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