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A Short History Of San Sebastian Tourist  information  -  San  Sebastian Sebastian Cathedral, el Buen Pastor, built in Neogothic style. Once again on the bank there This city, also known as Donostia, lies along are aristocratic houses from the beginning of a white sandy bay between the Urgull and the 20th century, leading to the María Igeldo hills. Fishermen's houses, a smart Cristina bridge, the most monumental of those suburb and modern districts make it one of crossing the river. Four lamps by the the most attractive cities on the Cantabrian sculptor Mariano Benlliure light the way to coast. The Museum of San Telmo, the Peine de the railway station, designed by Eiffel. On los Vientos (Comb of the Winds) and the this side of the river are the modern Kursaal are examples of how the city brings districts of Eguía and Gros. On Gros Beach together modern and traditional features. is the modern Kursaal structure, designed by Meanwhile, the province of Guipuzcoa, of the  architect  Rafael  Moneo. which San Sebastián is the capital, blends sea and mountains, offering the traveller San Sebastián is a cosmopolitan city with landscape, sports and cuisine, as well as a strong Basque character, which is clear in interesting monuments. Basque cuisine has a its cultural events. The "tamborrada" or recognised  international  prestige. "Semana Grande", with its fishing boat regatta, tells us something of the tradition; The town centre streets of San Sebastian while its prestigious film and jazz festivals unfold overlooking the La Concha Bay. Monte say a great deal about its international Igeldo marks one end of it - a wonderful vocationAll these are occasions when it is vantage point for enjoying views over the well worth enjoying the city, although you city. At its feet is Torrepea Point, where will  need  to book accommodation in advance. the "Peine de los Vientos" ("Comb of the Winds"), a sculpture by the famous Basque One of the best ways of touring its districts artist Eduardo Chillida, is installed. Here and approaching its culture is through the Ondarreta beach begins, framed by a garden cuisine. Basque cookery has international area and by the Pico del Loro. This was the prestige thanks to its raw materials and the place chosen by Queen Maria Cristina (18th skill of its cooks, who have both traditional C.) to build the Miramar Palace, her summer and imaginative repertoires. It must be said residence. A lovely promenade with elegant that some of the most renowned restaurants in railings and street lamps runs along La Spain are in San Sebastián. Recipes made Concha Beach, on whose sands is the Perla del with vegetables, fish and shellfish must Océano Bathing Area, a former royal always be accompanied by chacolí from bathing hut. Still looking at the sea, you Guetaria/Guetariako Txakolina, with its own arrive at the old Casino, nowadays the City Denomination  of  Origin. Hall. In this area, between the sea and the River Urumea, is the old town and the way to The province of Guipúzcoa satisfies the Monte Urgull, the marina and the fishermen's tastes of any traveller, offering a long district. The summit of Urgull is dominated coastline of excellent beaches and fishing by La Mota Castle and a representation of the villages, while inland there are natural Sacred Heart. One path takes you upwards areas where you can find important historic while another skirts the hill and takes you towns. Going along the coast from France along  the  breakwater. towards Vizcaya you will have the chance to visit the historic centre of Hondarribia In the oldest part of San Sebastián, the Fuenterrabia, declared a Historic-Artistic churches of San Vicente and Santa María Monument, and to stay in its Parador de del Coro await you, the former Gothic and the TurismoOther towns that combine interesting latter Renaissance-Baroque. An old Dominican monuments with extensive beaches are Zarautz, convent is nowadays the San Telmo Museum, Getaria,  Deba  and  Mutriku. whose archaeological and ethnographic collections, together with its paintings, are Rivers and valleys lead you inland. Following worth a leisurely visit. These busy streets the course of the Oria, the historic towns of lead you to the porticoed Plaza de la Tolosa, Ordizia and Lazkao preserve important Constitución. Among its many balconies - legacies of monuments. The Urola valley has numbered and painted white, betraying its the old town and spa of Cestona/Zestoa, the origin as a bullring - stands the old medieval streets of Azpeitia and the Neoclassical City Hall, converted into the Sanctuary of San Ignacio de Loyola, a Baroque Municipal  Library. site that is the centre of Basque religious life. Bergara, one of the most smartest towns La Alameda del Boulevard leads into the in Guipúzcoa, and the lovely houses of Romantic city, which emerged after the old Elgeta  unfold  along  the  Deba  valley. walls were demolished. One the banks of the Urumea you can make out the Victoria Eugenia In addition to this wealth of monuments, this Theatre and the María Cristina Hotel, Basque province has a natural heritage which built in Neoplateresque style. Spread through is perfect for practising many low this rationalist street pattern, you can also environmental impact sports. The Aitzkorri, visit the Plaza de Guipúzcoa, with its Aralar, Aiako-Harria and Pagoeta natural gardens, the Provincial Government building, parks also show us the quality of their the Koldo Mitxeleria Cultural Centre and the ecosystems. Post and Telegraph Office. Also, San 1 A B C D 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108