Good Shepherd Cathedral of San Sebastián

The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd features a 75-meter tower, pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and incorporates intricate stained glass windows throughout its structure.

The cathedral's construction began in 1888, following a Royal Order from 1881, and reached completion in 1897 at a cost of 1.5 million pesetas.

The cathedral serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Sebastián and forms part of the Camino del Norte pilgrimage route.

With a capacity of 4,000 people, the cathedral measures 90 meters in length, 43 meters in width, and reaches a height of 25 meters.

The cathedral houses one of Spain's largest organs, installed in 1954, featuring five keyboards and more than 9,500 pipes.

Location: Donostia-San Sebastián

Inception: 1897

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Capacity: 4000

Part of: Camino del Norte

Website: http://elizagipuzkoa.org

GPS coordinates: 43.31670,-1.98156

Latest update: July 6, 2025 15:36