Photos: Ermell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Basotxerri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Jchmrt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Ermell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Basotxerri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Jchmrt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Kursaal's two glass cubes
Your local guide
Eneko Zabaleta
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Highlights
- Two glass cubes at a river mouth
- Buildings that appear to float
- An angled shape built for light
- Moneo's design, explained simply
- San Sebastián's other great landmark
About this tour
This session shows the Kursaal, Rafael Moneo's two glass cubes at the mouth of the Urumea river. You see the buildings from outside and from the riverside walkway where they appear to float above the water at certain tides. Eneko explains the architectural reasoning behind their angled, translucent design.
The walk moves between two viewpoints on the buildings, with Eneko timing the session for changing light where possible. He answers questions about the venue's role in the city's festivals as they come up.
This suits anyone interested in contemporary architecture. It also pairs well with Eneko's Peine del Viento session for two very different modern landmarks in one city.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of San Sebastian before heading out.
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Glass cubes exterior 21 min
The camera looks at two large glass cubes sitting at the mouth of the Urumea river, designed by Rafael Moneo to catch light differently through the day.
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Riverside walkway view 21 min
From the river's edge, I show how the cubes appear to float above the water at certain tides, and explain the reasoning behind their unusual angled shape.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about San Sebastian: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Txuleta and Antiguo, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Madrid time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through San Sebastian, showing you Glass cubes exterior and Riverside walkway view live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I show the sculptures live with my phone.
Times shown in Madrid time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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