Aquarium de Donostia-San Sebastián, Public aquarium and marine science museum in Centro district, San Sebastián, Spain.
Description
The Aquarium of Donostia-San Sebastián is a marine museum in the city center with exhibition areas filled with sea creatures from the Bay of Biscay and other world oceans. The facility displays different habitats and the species that live in them.
History
The museum was founded in 1928 and was Spain's first natural science institution of its kind. A major renovation in 1998 modernized the displays and improved how visitors experience the place.
Culture
The place reflects the city's deep connection to the sea and shows how local people understand and value marine life protection. Visitors experience how ocean science connects to everyday coastal life here.
Practical
The place is located at the port and is easily reached on foot from the city center. Visitors should allow a few hours to explore the different areas at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
A tunnel with clear walls lets visitors walk underwater and watch sea creatures swimming directly above their heads. This experience creates an immediate connection to marine life.
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