San Telmo Museoa, Basque society museum in Old Town, San Sebastián, Spain
The San Telmo Museum occupies a former Dominican monastery from the 16th century, combining Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements with modern extensions.
Established in 1902 and opened to the public in 1932, the museum underwent substantial renovations before its modern reopening in April 2011.
The institution houses over 26,000 artifacts that document Basque heritage through sections dedicated to spirituality, modernity, and maritime connections.
The museum complex includes specialized areas for workshops, laboratories, events, dining services, and multiple exhibition spaces across its historical buildings.
The contemporary extension features a plant-covered facade that integrates with Mount Urgull, creating a connection between architecture and natural landscape.
Location: Donostia-San Sebastián
Inception: 1902
Architects: Francisco Urcola Lazcanotegui
Official opening: 1932
Address: Plaza Zuloaga, 1 20003 20003
Phone: +34943481580
Email: santelmo@donostia.eus
Website: http://santelmomuseoa.com
GPS coordinates: 43.32477,-1.98530
Latest update: May 14, 2025 16:39
San Sebastian combines coastal landmarks with cultural sites. La Concha Beach offers a sandy shoreline while Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo provide city views. The Parte Vieja contains historic streets, shops, and the Konstituzio Plaza. The waterfront features the Peine del Viento sculptures and an aquarium with marine exhibits. Museums include San Telmo in a former convent and Miramar Palace hosts cultural programs.
Urgull
360 m
Plaza de la Constitución
133 m
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
154 m
Church of San Bizente Martiria-San Vicente Mártir, Donostia-San Sebastián
100 m
San Sebastián town hall
361 m
Motako Gaztelua-Castillo de la Mota
297 m
Antzoki Zaharra
266 m
Old Town Hall, Donostia-San Sebastián
142 m
Goikoa Jauregia
320 m
Donostiako harresiak
307 m
Jesusen Bihotza/Corazón de Jesús (Urgull)
286 m
La Bretxa
289 m
Bandstand of Boulevard
303 m
Principe cinema
110 m
Boulevardeko erlojua
291 m
Santa Teresa komentua
210 m
Berreraikuntza eskultura
56 m
Andresa Portugal (mural)
259 m
Bretxa Market, Donostia-San Sebastián
253 m
Petit Casino
278 m
Canvases by Josep Maria Sert
0 m
Kañoietako iturria
42 m
Ponsol Etxea
239 m
Teatro Prinicpal
269 m
Biblioteca Municipal Central
142 m
Pietà
112 m
Arrandegi 1
143 m
Iñigo 2
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