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There are a lot of beautiful monuments and buildings of interest in Pamplona. Down below you'll find a list with the most beautiful ones. Check out the map with the matching numbers!
1. Plaza del Castillo
This square is ‘the living room’ of Pamplona. The locals gather here to grab a bite, drink some coffee or to go shopping. This is really the center of the city. The name ‘Plaza del Castillo’, translated ‘Square of the Castle’, is derived from a castle that used to be in Pamplona. Since 1400, this square is used for celebrations and festivities. Back in the days, this was also a place where bullfights were being held. An interesting fact: the square is parallel to ‘La Estafeta’, street where the bulls pass by in the run to the arena during the San Fermin festival.
2. Palace of the Government of Navarre
19th century palace is now the headquarters of the Presidency of the regional government.
3. Church of St. Nicholas
Used to be a religious center. Was built in the 12th century and it’s style is Romanesque, Gothic and Cistercian.
4. Noble House of the Condes de Guenduláin
This palace was built in the 18th century. There is frugal ornamentation on the three floors. It’s located in Plaza del Consejo with a fountain ‘Fuente de Neptuno’.
5. Noble House of the Navarro-Tafalla Family
Building with a majestic eave and baroque architecture, built in the 18th century.
6. City Hall
It is positioned at the assembly of the three ancient boroughs of Pamplona (Navarreria, San Saturnino and San Nicolas). Built in baroque, neoclassical style. Start of San Fermin festival is announced from the balcony of this building.
7. Church of San Saturnino or San Cernin
This church was a religious center of the eponymous old borough. Built in 13th century, in the Gothic style. The church has two defense towers and there is a little well in front of it.
8. Palacio del Condestable and Sarasate Museum
A 16th century building in Renaissance style. It used to be the seat of the bishop and later on it was also the city hall. The museum is about the violinist Pablo Sarasate.
9. Cámara de Comptos (Court of Auditors)
This 13th century building in Gothic style used to be a noble house before it was turned into the headquarters of the Court of Auditors of Navarra. The building also has a beautiful garden with a well.
10. Noble House of the RedÃn y Cruzat Family
A 17th century Renaissance house with some baroque elements.
11. Noble House of the Ezpeleta Family
A noble house in baroque style.
12. Church of San Lorenzo. Chapel of San FermÃn
In this church you will find the San Fermin chapel. San Fermin is the patron saint of Pamplona.
13. Church of the Agustinas Recoletas
A 16th century basilica in court style.
14. Portal Nuevo (New Gate)
The passage in the walls has been made in 15th century.
15. Museum of Navarre
Most valuable museum of Pamplona. This building used to be a hospital. The museum contains objects of the history of Navarra.
16. Church of Santo Domingo
This 16th century church with 13th century facades was built in baroque and Renaissance style.
17. Seminary of St. John and Municipal Archive
This building contains a statue of saint John to whom this seminary is dedicated.
18. The Royal Archive / The Royal Palace
This is the formal Palace of the Monarchs of Navarre and was built in the 11th century.
19. Church of San FermÃn de Aldapa
The basilica existed throughout the medieval era although its present structure dates from 1701.
20. Palace of the Marquis of Rozalejo
The façade of this building has a toned down baroque design made from fine stone.
21. The Cathedral of Santa MarÃa
The cathedral was built on a Roman site during the 14th to 15th century. The neoclassical façade was the work of Ventura Rodriguez, a Spanish architect and artist. The Figure of Saint Mary is a Romanesque silver-plated sculpture which rests over the cathedral.
22. The Archbishop’s Palace
Considered as one of the most outstanding examples of baroque architecture in Pamplona, the archbishop’s palace is located in the Plaza de Santa MarÃa la Real. It was constructed in the 17th century and is the administrative headquarters of episcopal activities, the diocesan archive, and the home of the Archbishop.
23. Frontón Labrit
A covered court where Basque Pelota, a sport deeply rooted in the culture of Navarra, is held.
24. Church of St. Agustine
Built in the 16th century, it was designed based on the typical convent-type ground plan.
25. Noble House of the Goyeneche Family
A civil baroque architecture that was built in the 18th century.
26. Monument to the Encierro (Bull Run)
A sculpture created by Rafael Huerta that illustrates a scene wherein the running mozos are being pursued by the bulls.
27. Fort of St. Bartholomew
Built in the 18th century, it is the best place to start walking around the walls as it contains the Interpretation Centre of Pamplona´s fortifications.
28. Baluarte´ Conference Centre and Auditorium
This building is located along the main road of Pamplona and has become well known for hosting the region´s cultural and congress-related activities.
29. The Citadel (La Ciudadela)
This star shape fortification was built during the 16th and 17th century under the direction and orders of King Felipe II. It was based off the design layout by the Italian military engineer Giacomo Pelearo. It is shaped after a regular pentagon with what is considered as 5 bastions at the corners which gives it its star shape. The Citadel is now often used for recreational and sporting purposes as well as activities and exhibition of cultural events.
30. Taconera Park
Considered the oldest and most beautiful park in Pamplona, it is well maintained and houses various animals under the care of the local government. The park boasts a Viennese-style café and a monument to the well renowned Julian Gayarre, a famous Spanish opera singer.
31. Media Luna Park
Considered one of the oldest, if not the oldest, gardens in Pamplona with excellent views of the river Arga. Designed by VÃctor Eúsa in 1935 and houses the monument to the great violinist Pablo Sarasate which stands in the center of the park.
32. The Planetarium and Yamaguchi Park
The park was designed in the form of a Japanese garden and was opened to the public in 1997. It was named after the Japanese city where St. Francis Xavier lived in during the 16th Century. The park houses the Planetarium where exhibitions and various scientific events are held.
33. Parliament
Constructed in 1892, it has been the headquarters of all higher courts in the province of Navarra. As of recently, it has been repurposed to house the Parliament of Navarra.
34. Monument to the Fueros (Charter) of Navarra
This monument was erected in order to commemorate the defense of the townspeople of the ancient Navarrese fiscal rights that Germán Gamazo, Spain´s treasury minister, tried to abolish. Designed and created by the architect Manuel MartÃnez, the construction work ended at 1903 and each of the five sides of the monument presents the huge coats of arms of the five merindades of the Kingdom of Navarra (Pamplona, Tudela, Estella, Olite, and Sanguesa).
35. The City Walls
After the conquest Navarra in 1512-1515, Pamplona was converted into an outpost of the Spanish crown against France. It was created to defend the frontier of Spain against invasions. The two parks at each end, La Media Luna and the Taconera Park mark the borders of the old city to the north.
36. Casa Gurbindo
Located in Aranzadi Park, Casa Gurbindo is considered a Centre of Interpretation of Agriculture and Stockbreeding which is located in the heart of Pamplona.
37. Fundación Miguel Echauri
Housed in a well maintained 17th century building, it is an extensive and select collection of the works by the Navarrese painter Miguel Echauri.
