Motako Gaztelua-Castillo de la Mota
Motako Gaztelua-Castillo de la Mota, Medieval fortress on Mount Urgull, San Sebastián, Spain
The stone castle stands at the highest point of Mount Urgull, featuring defensive walls, towers, and passages overlooking the Bay of Biscay.
King Sancho VII of Navarre constructed this military stronghold in 1194 to defend the city against potential invasions from the sea.
The castle houses the Casa de la Historia museum, which presents the evolution of San Sebastián through photographs and historical artifacts.
Four different walking paths lead to the castle summit, each route passing by monuments including the Sacred Heart statue and observation points.
The Rosita Wicke Canyon within the castle walls served as a strategic defense point and now provides views extending from sea to mountains.
Location: San Sebastián
Address: s/n Subida al Castillo, C. de San Jerónimo, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain 20003 Donostia 20003 Donostia
Phone: +34943481580
Website: https://sansebastianturismoa.eus/es/hacer/cultura-arte-arquitectura/palacios-castillos
GPS coordinates: 43.32499,-1.98895
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:30
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.
Aquarium de Donostia-San Sebastián
346 m
Urgull
64 m
Plaza de la Constitución
363 m
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
239 m
San Telmo Museoa
297 m
Church of San Bizente Martiria-San Vicente Mártir, Donostia-San Sebastián
395 m
Royal Nautical Club of Donostia-San Sebastián
436 m
Antzoki Zaharra
390 m
Old Town Hall, Donostia-San Sebastián
339 m
Goikoa Jauregia
388 m
Construcción vacía-Eraikuntza hutsa
378 m
Jesusen Bihotza/Corazón de Jesús (Urgull)
13 m
Museo Marítimo Vasco - Donostia-San Sebastián
288 m
Monument to Aita Mari
225 m
Principe cinema
389 m
Boulevardeko erlojua
463 m
Nautikoko kaia
404 m
Santa Teresa komentua
175 m
Berreraikuntza eskultura
283 m
Petit Casino
409 m
Canvases by Josep Maria Sert
297 m
Kañoietako iturria
303 m
Teatro Prinicpal
399 m
Biblioteca Municipal Central
337 m
Pietà
406 m
Arrandegi 1
392 m
Iñigo 2
384 m
Old Town
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