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Pamplona Guide, SPAIN

Pamplona also know as Iruna is located within the region of Navarre. The city is best known for the tradition of the running of the bulls. Pamplona is in the middle of a basin called the Cuenca de Pamplona and is surrounded by mountains, to the north is the San Cristobal Mountain, to the east is the Pena Izaga Rock, to the west are the mountain ranges called Sarbil and Satrustegui and to the south are the Perdin and Alaiz-Izco mountain ranges. In the core of the city there is a wealth of history but it has been enriched by modern high-rise developments, it became the regions capital in the 10 th century and during the reign of Charles III it gained a cathedeal.

Pamplona proves a medieval town adapted to the needings of the century without damaging its integrity, the Plaza de Toros located at the end of the town walls close to Arga river is one of the most famous tourist attraction in the city of Pamplona. The Pamplona’s gothic cathedral built between 1397 and 1530 with the 18 th century neoclassical façade by Ventura Rodriguez is listed among the most important religious buildings of Spain, at the heart of the cathedral is the tomb of Charles III and his wife Queen Leonor. The museum de Navarra is in the Cuesta de Santa Domingo is housed in a former hospital and is famous for its rich collections of both Roman artefacts and Romanesque arts.

The parks along the river, the Tejera Park and the Park of Santo Domingo close to the most monumental park of Pamplona which is worth a visit. The town hall with a baroque façade, the Seminar of San Juan Bautista with the Sarrasate Museum and the Town’s Archive where is conserved the famous document Frero a medieval privilege of 1129 are some of the important tourist sopts to be visited. At last but not the least is the Citadel a pentagonal fortification built in the 16 th century with beautiful garedns in its interior is another tourist spot famous for its architecture and today the building is used frequently for exhibitions and concerts.

Shopping in the city of Pamplona is full of wealth and of regional crafts. The city has a wonderful thriving nightlife and all the bars come alive with all variety of foods and music available. There are ample places to stay in the city of Pamplona but it is very busy during the diesta and the rates may go up 4 times than the usual rate if an accommodation is found, often it is all booked a year in advance.