What to visit
Summary
Donostia / San Sebastián offers a wide and comprehensive range of museums and exhibition halls that open a window onto the past while also providing an inspiring vision of the present and the future. Full accessibility to explore the city’s history, discover contemporary art treasures, or learn about science and oceanography.
Museums
San Telmo Museum
San Telmo Museum can be found in the heart of the Parte Vieja (Old Town), in a magnificent 16th century building that was once a Dominican convent. Formerly an artillery barracks, it was converted into a municipal museum in the 20th century.
Aquarium Museum
The San Sebastián Aquarium is located in one of the most picturesque parts of the city, the San Sebastián port next to the Old Town. The area offers an extensive and varied array of restaurants just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre.
Chillida Leku Museum
Chillida Leku is devoted to the work and life of sculptor Eduardo Chillida. It consists of the “Zabalaga” farmhouse and its garden.
Eureka! Science Museum
Eureka! Zientzia Museum is located in a privileged natural environment in San Sebastián’s Miramón Technology Park. The museum is interactive and presents information in an attractive way, allowing visitors to handle objects and do experiments..
Amusement Park
Churches
Church of San Vicente
The Church of San Vicente is located in San Sebastián’s Old Town. It is the oldest church in the city.
Basilica of Santa María del Coro
The Basilica of Santa María is an impressive 18th century Baroque building that presides over Calle Mayor in the heart of San Sebastián’s Old Town.
Buen Pastor Cathedral
Buen Pastor is the cathedral of Donostia – San Sebastián and has capacity of 4000 people. It opened in 1897 and was elevated to cathedral status in 1953. The building was designed by San Sebastián architect Manuel de Echave.