Chillida Leku

Overview

Chillida Leku (Chillida's Place) is an open-air museum set in a 12-hectare beech forest on the outskirts of San Sebastián, dedicated to the monumental works of Eduardo Chillida. A restored 16th-century Basque farmhouse showcases smaller sculptures and works on paper.

Highlights

• Monumental Sculptures: Over 40 large-scale steel and granite works placed among the trees.
• Zabalaga Farmhouse: A beautifully restored caserío housing early works, drawings, and gravitaciones.
• Garden Walk: A meditative stroll through the forest discovering sculptures at every turn.

History

Chillida began purchasing the Zabalaga estate in 1983, spending two decades transforming it into a museum. It opened in 2000, closed in 2011 after the sculptor's death, and reopened in 2019 under a partnership with Hauser & Wirth gallery.

Visitor Tips

• Getting There: 10 minutes by car from the centre; bus G2 from Boulevard.
• Tickets: €12 adults, book in advance.
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.