Hotels near Basílica de Santa María del Coro

Tucked into the Old Town beneath Monte Urgull, the Basílica de Santa María del Coro is San Sebastián's most ornate church, finished in 1774. Its churrigueresque Baroque portal, carved around a figure of the city's patron Saint Sebastian, is one of the finest doorways in the Basque Country.

Inside, the dim, columned nave holds a dramatic altarpiece and an oddly moving modern sculpture of Christ by the door. The church sits at the end of Calle Mayor, perfectly aligned with the cathedral across the modern town, a sightline worth noticing.

Pro Tip: Entry is a couple of euros. Stand at the door and look straight down Calle Mayor - the Buen Pastor Cathedral lines up perfectly at the far end for a great photo.