Peine del Viento XV

Three massive steel structures anchored to coastal rocks create a permanent dialogue between metal and waves at the western end of La Concha Bay.

Eduardo Chillida and architect Luis Peña Gantxegi installed this set of sculptures in 1976 as the final piece of a series that began in 1952.

The sculpture represents the connection between Basque industrial heritage and natural forces through its placement at the meeting point of land and sea.

The site remains accessible throughout the year via a granite viewing platform, though visitors should maintain distance during high tides and strong waves.

Each steel piece weighs nine tons and includes special holes that produce whistling sounds when waves push air through the metallic structures.

Location: Donostia-San Sebastián

Inception: 1976

Architects: Luis Peña Gantxegi

Creator: Eduardo Chillida, Luis Peña Gantxegi

Made from material: steel

Address: Eduardo Chillida Pasealekua, s/n, 20008 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain 20008 Donostia 20008 Donostia

Phone: +34943481000

Website: https://sansebastianturismoa.eus/es/hacer/que-ver-san-sebastian/el-peine-del-viento

GPS coordinates: 43.32169,-2.00555

Latest update: May 28, 2025 13:11