Kirkot Donostia/San Sebastiánissa

Historic Churches

San Sebastián’s religious architecture spans five centuries, ranging from the 16th-century Gothic foundations of San Vicente to Rafael Moneo’s minimalist 21st-century Iesu Church. The collection features the city's landmark neo-Gothic cathedral, the ornate Baroque facade of the Basilica of Saint Mary, and 19th-century parish churches in the Gros and Amara districts. These sites showcase the evolution of Basque ecclesiastical design through diverse materials, from traditional limestone to modern stark white concrete.

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San Sebastián Cathedral

Majestic neo-Gothic cathedral embellished with Filippino shells and beautiful stained-glass windows. Landmark of the city.

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B

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus

The Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro is a baroque Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica completed in 1774.

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Iglesia San Vicente

The oldest church in the city, this 16th-century Gothic structure features an impressive altarpiece carved by Ambrosio de Bengoechea and Juan de Iriarte.

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D

Iesu eliza

A minimalist 21st-century church designed by architect Rafael Moneo. It is characterized by its stark white interior, broken-cross floor plan, and innovative use of natural light.

Euskaldunaa / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Zorroagako eliza

A neo-Gothic church located within the historic Zorroaga foundation complex, serving as a central architectural element of this 19th-century hillside institution.