San Sebastián Cathedral, San Sebastián, Spain

The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is located in the city of San Sebastián. It is the seat of the suffragan Diocese of San Sebastián and subordinated to the Archdiocese of Pamplona y Tudela. The most remarkable religious building of San Sebastián, it is endowed with a strong verticality and is the largest in Gipuzkoa. Its construction took place in the last years of the 19th century in a Historicist Neo-Gothic style. The church, dedicated to the Good Shepherd, has held the rank of cathedral since 1953.

The foundation stone was laid by the Spanish Royal Family in 1888. After just nine years of work (including almost two in which work was suspended for lack of resources), the Church of the Good Shepherd was consecrated for worship on July 30, 1897.

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Alexandra Dumitru (8 months ago)
This cathedral is amazing from both inside and outside, from close up and from long distance. Architecture is amazing, the way light enters through the windows creates a very story like atmosphere

Maria Achilleia (8 months ago)
In the center of the city is the cathedral Good Shepherd of San Sebastián, is not bad but I did not get impressed. You can enter for free thus worth the time.

Joe Catersales (10 months ago)
This is a must do experience when in San Sebastian. But allow half a day to enjoy the walk to the top of the mountain to enjoy the views and see the statue. There are a lot of steps to ascend but it's worth it.

Luis (10 months ago)
Along the main street, the monumental goal I could see in the background, the road being a welcoming atmosphere full of urban life and music, touched my heart. As if that wasn't enough, as I entered, a person practising on the organ, filling the interior of the cathedral with its powerful, heart-rending sound... what a wonder.

Rodrigo (11 months ago)
Beautiful Cathedral inside and out. The art exposition inside was really cool too. There’s a free toilet open for public underneath the church. This place is for me a must-go for sightseers of San Sebastián.

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