Interesting story behind the symbolism of this monument which is inexorably linked to the festival of San Sebastian.
This monument, which is really two statues being one at the front and the other at the back, sits at one end of Plaza Sarriegi just opposite the Bretxa market in the Old Town. On the front is a bus...
Although occupied, San Sebastian residents (donostiarras) made their discontent known. French troops occupying San Sebastian (Napoleonic era), wearing those uniforms now seen on this little drummer, ...
San Sebastián is a city of many sculptural pieces beyond just the landmark sculpture of Christ atop mount Urgull. Throughout the Old Town and the new are a number of pieces worth seeking out. Off the ...
Statue of defiance
Pretty underwhelming statue that relates to the defiance to the French troops by the people of San Sebastian, an information board would be helpful.
Interesting story behind the symbolism of this monument which is inexorably linked to the festival of San Sebastian.
This monument, which is really two statues being one at the front and the other at the back, sits at one end of Plaza Sarriegi just opposite the Bretxa market in the Old Town. On the front is a bus...
Basque defiance (I love a good story)
Although occupied, San Sebastian residents (donostiarras) made their discontent known. French troops occupying San Sebastian (Napoleonic era), wearing those uniforms now seen on this little drummer, ...
Celebrating ‘La Teporada’
San Sebastián is a city of many sculptural pieces beyond just the landmark sculpture of Christ atop mount Urgull. Throughout the Old Town and the new are a number of pieces worth seeking out. Off the ...
Monumento Al Tamboriro
The monument of the Tamborilero so representative for the donors is located in one of the main walks of the city