Church of Saint Vincent (San Sebastian)
Built at the beginning of the 16th century, the Church of Saint Vincent, in the unmistakable Basque Gothic style, is the oldest temple in San Sebastian. It was created by the famous master stonemasons Juan de Urrutia and Miguel de Santa Celay.
The temple has a classic floor plan with three naves: a taller central one and two lateral ones. It has a transept that is aligned with its side naves, as well as an octagonal apse, ribbed vaults supported by a circular colonnade with a series of attached columns, and solid flying buttresses.
One of the particularities of this beautiful church is the abundance of works of art, including the spectacular main altarpiece, formed by a pedestal made of stone on which rises a bench of five panels. These panels represent the Passion and were created by Ambrosio de Bengoechea in 1586. They are considered one of the best examples of Romanism.
Other artistic works of great value are the carvings presumably made by Bengoechea, the medallions on both sides of the entrance that represent Saint Bernard and the Adoration of the Magi, the spectacular stained glass windows created by Maumejean at the beginning of the 20th century, and a beautiful organ of Aristides Cavaille-Coll from 1868.
Throughout its history, the Church of Saint Vincent underwent important reforms, additions and restorations that changed its original appearance. Among them is the inclusion of a porch, the choir staircase and the sacristy between the 17th and 18th centuries, and the opening of four rose windows on its façade in 1923.
The temple has a classic floor plan with three naves: a taller central one and two lateral ones. It has a transept that is aligned with its side naves, as well as an octagonal apse, ribbed vaults supported by a circular colonnade with a series of attached columns, and solid flying buttresses.
One of the particularities of this beautiful church is the abundance of works of art, including the spectacular main altarpiece, formed by a pedestal made of stone on which rises a bench of five panels. These panels represent the Passion and were created by Ambrosio de Bengoechea in 1586. They are considered one of the best examples of Romanism.
Other artistic works of great value are the carvings presumably made by Bengoechea, the medallions on both sides of the entrance that represent Saint Bernard and the Adoration of the Magi, the spectacular stained glass windows created by Maumejean at the beginning of the 20th century, and a beautiful organ of Aristides Cavaille-Coll from 1868.
Throughout its history, the Church of Saint Vincent underwent important reforms, additions and restorations that changed its original appearance. Among them is the inclusion of a porch, the choir staircase and the sacristy between the 17th and 18th centuries, and the opening of four rose windows on its façade in 1923.
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