HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsParte Vieja
Spain
From our meeting point we will visit the Old Town of San Sebastian where you will learn about Basque traditions and customs. You will visit bars off the normal tourist trail, eating and drinking like locals do.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Parte Vieja, the venerable Old Town of San Sebastian, or Donostia as it is known in the rhythmic Basque tongue. This is the city's oldest quarter, a dense grid of narrow, winding streets that whisper tales of…
Listen in the app2Plaza de la Constitucion and the Bullfighting Legacy
We begin our detailed exploration in the grand Plaza de la Constitucion, the focal point of the Old Town. This elegant square, surrounded by four-story buildings with vibrant yellow facades and white balconies, has a curious…
Listen in the app3Calle 31 de Agosto and the Fire of 1813
As we walk down Calle 31 de Agosto, we are treading on the only street in the Parte Vieja that survived the catastrophic fire of August 31, 1813. During the Peninsular War, Anglo-Portuguese troops besieged the city to oust the…
Listen in the app4Basilica of Santa Maria del Coro
At the northern end of Calle Mayor, we find the stunning Basilica of Santa Maria del Coro. This 18th-century baroque masterpiece is one of the most visited and photographed buildings in the city. …
Listen in the app5Santelmo Museum and Basque Cultural Identity
Located at the edge of the Old Town, where the city meets the slopes of Monte Urgull, is the Santelmo Museum. This institution is housed in a unique complex that combines a 16th-century Dominican convent with a striking modern…
Listen in the app6The Fishing Harbor and Nautical Roots
No exploration of the Parte Vieja is complete without a visit to the small fishing harbor, or 'Puerto,' located just steps from the historic core. This is where the city began, as a small settlement of fishermen and whale hunters. …
Listen in the app7Tabakalera and Contemporary Creativity
While technically just outside the strict boundaries of the Parte Vieja, Tabakalera is a vital extension of the city's cultural narrative and worth the short walk. This colossal building, formerly a state-owned tobacco factory,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our analytical journey through the Parte Vieja concludes, I hope you carry with you a profound appreciation for the layered history and vibrant spirit of this extraordinary quarter. We have walked the neoclassical elegance of…
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What is Parte Vieja?
Parte Vieja is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.3255, -1.9894 |
| Last updated |
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