Since its onset, cinema has always been present in the Basque Autonomous Community. El mayorazgo de Basterretxe (The Basterretxe Estate, 1929) and Edurne, modistilla de Bilbao (Edurne, Bilbao Dressmaker, 1924) are some of the most pioneering Basque films. But it was not until the 1960s or […]
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The María Cristina hotel must have something special to have been chosen by Coco Chanel as the backdrop for her fashion shows after the First World War. The designer is considered one of the 100 most influential people of the last century, and was famous for […]
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The prestigious British newspaper The Independent defines San Sebastián as “The Gastronomic Capital of Spain.” Travel+Leisure Magazine includes it amongst the “15 Best European Cities.” The Guardian and TripAdvisor have named La Concha “Europe’s Best Beach.” The magazine Family Traveler puts the city “amongst the best […]
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In 2019, the decision about who would complete the extension of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum was made known, with Norman Foster and Luis María Uriarte having won the public bidding process. The project, called Agravitas, consists of an impressive floating gallery that measures 2,000 m2 […]
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Innovation and being at the forefront in terms of technology and services have been the fundamental pillars of Iparbus throughout the 67 successful years of this transport company’s life in the Basque Country. Proof of this is the latest model of luxury bus that the company […]
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A group of executives wind their way through the narrow streets of San Sebastián’s old quarters accompanied by a local guide. The route includes, among other stops, a visit to the Church of San Vicente, La Concha Bay, the port, and –of course– recommendations of bars […]
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“The primeval man in offering the first garland to his maiden thereby transcended the brute. He became human in thus rising above the crude necessities of nature. He entered the realm of art when he perceived the subtle use of the useless;” this poem by Okakura […]
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The chamber ensemble Sotto Voce came into existence 15 years ago thanks to Pedro Miguel Aguinaga, a violinist who has dedicated his life to music for 30 years, successfully combining performance with teaching at the Francisco Escudero Conservatory of San Sebastián. Sotto Voce arose with the […]
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