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Sagrario Altarpiece
The Retablo del Sagrario stands to the left of the presbytery at the head of the Gospel nave. This altarpiece brings together pieces salvaged from other retables, arranged across a base and three tiers with three vertical divisions. A simple Calvary crowns the composition, making it a noteworthy example of ecclesiastical restoration and reuse typical of San Sebastián's religious architecture.
Retablo of the Souls
The Retablo de las Ánimas is a significant artwork housed in the Church of San Vicente in San Sebastián. Located on the side of the church, this striking retable was created by local sculptor Felipe de Arizmendi, an active artist during the 18th century. The piece stands as a notable example of religious craftsmanship from the period and is worth visiting to see the skilled stonework and artistic detail characteristic of this era's ecclesiastical art.
Altarpiece of the Holy Family
The Retablo de la Sagrada Familia is a neoclassical altarpiece positioned to the right of the chancel, opposite the high altar. Its most striking feature is a central bas-relief depicting the Holy Family—the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Joseph. Located within the cathedral in San Sebastián, this finely crafted work exemplifies the neoclassical style that flourished in 18th-century Iberian religious art.
San Eloy Altarpiece
The Retablo de San Eloy is a Baroque altarpiece located in the Epistle aisle of the church of San Vicente in San Sebastián. Commissioned by the city's guild of goldsmiths—a sizeable and influential organisation in its day—the retablo was erected in honour of their patron saint. What to see here is a fine example of religious craftsmanship and devotion from the period.
Semi-octagonal Baptistery
The semi-octagonal baptistry is a distinctive addition built onto the eastern facade of the Church of San Vicente in 1892. Its eight-sided plan sets it clearly apart from the original late Gothic body of the church. This separate volume marks a deliberate architectural choice that distinguishes the newer baptistry from the medieval structure it adjoins. Visitors to San Sebastián can observe how the baptistry's geometric form creates a striking contrast with the church's original Gothic design.
Cavaillé-Coll Organ
The pipe organ at San Vicente church in San Sebastián is a substantial instrument built in 1868 by Arístides Cavaillé-Coll, the most influential French organ builder of the 19th century. He pioneered the "symphonic organ" design. The instrument was expanded in 1893 and later restored in Nantes by the Renaud-Menoret firm. What to see here is a masterwork of Romantic-era organ craftsmanship, representing a significant chapter in European musical heritage.
Pieta of Oteiza (aluminium work by José Ramón Anda)
La Piedad is a cast aluminium sculpture by José Ramón Anda, measuring 200 x 180 cm, depicting the Virgin Mary seated with raised arms cradling the figure of Christ across her lap. The work was created from one of 27 maquettes that Jorge Oteiza developed during his project for the Arantzazu sanctuary. This striking religious artwork showcases the sculptural traditions of the Basque region and remains an important piece to visit when exploring San Sebastián's cultural heritage.
Medieval Bell Tower
The bell tower is one of the few surviving remnants of the original medieval church, dating from before the major 16th-century reconstruction. Its distinctive pointed arches and trefoil windows are characteristic features that mark it as a direct relic of medieval San Sebastián. The tower stands as an important testament to the city's ecclesiastical heritage during the Middle Ages.
Baroque Portico
The baroque portico of San Sebastián's Church of San Vicente is a later addition to the original 16th-century gothic structure, built in 1619. It precedes the main entrance to the temple and features a polychromatic doorway that remained hidden for many years before its rediscovery. What to see here is this striking baroque addition, which contrasts with the earlier gothic architecture and showcases the church's evolution over time.
- 1.Sagrario Altarpiece
- 2.Retablo of the Souls
- 3.Altarpiece of the Holy Family
- 4.San Eloy Altarpiece
- 5.Semi-octagonal Baptistery
- 6.Cavaillé-Coll Organ
- 7.Pieta of Oteiza (aluminium work by José Ramón Anda)
- 8.Medieval Bell Tower
- 9.Baroque Portico
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