Ruins of the Monpas Fortress

Ruins of the Monpas Fortress is a ruins in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country. Ruins of the Monpas Fortress is situated nearby to the spring Kutralla, as well as near the sports venue Groseko Indarra Surf Taldea.

Type: Ruins
Also known as: “Ruinas del Fuerte de Monpas”
Address: Donostia / San Sebastián

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium and Mount Ulia.

Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium

Public building

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The Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is a multi-purpose exhibition complex located in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. Opened in 1999 and designed by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, it consists of several spaces, including a 1,800-seat auditorium, multi-use and exhibition halls. Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is situated 1¼ km southwest of Ruins of the Monpas Fortress.

Mount Ulia

Peak

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Mount Ulia is a minor ridge located east of San Sebastián in the Basque Country, territory of Spain, reaching 243 m at its highest point. The ridge stretching out to the east along the coastline sinks in the strait leading to the bay of Pasaia.

Urgull

Peak

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Urgull is a hill located in the Basque city of San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain. It has a peak elevation of 123 meters and is a defining feature of the city's coastal topography along with Mount Ulia and Igeldo.