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CHURCHES AND MONUMENTS Catedral of Santa Maria Something of the jewel in the crown of Pamplona sights, this cathedral dates from the late 14th century and rests on the site of a former Romanesque basilica. The present facade is a mix of neoclassical and baroque. It was designed by Ventura Rodríguez, an architect to Charles III. The interior is Gothic with lots of fan vaulting and cloisters. In the center is the alabaster tomb of Charles III and his Castilian wife, Queen Leonor that was completed by the Flemish sculptor Janin de Lamme in 1416. Other things to note inside include the Barbazán Chapel and its vaulting just off the east gallery, and the Museo Diocesano in the cathedral's refectory and kitchen. The Museo displays religious objects over the period from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Calle Curia Tel. 94-822-56-79 Ciudadela Avenida del Ejército A late 16th-early 17th century fortress with a series of impressive walls and balwarts. The Ciudadela is also surrounded by a wonderful park and more unfold to the north. Town Hall The start of San Fermin is announced from the 17th century façade of the town hall.
Palace of Navarre Avenida Carlos III, 1 Located next to the Plaza del Castillo dating from the mid 19th Century. This building represents Navarre’s historical identity.
Church of San Nicolás
This 12th century church-fortress is a landmark in the Historical Quarter of Pamplona. It was built to defend the burg of San Nicolas from neighbours and has thickwalls and watchtowers.
Church of San Cernin or Saint Saturnine
This church may have been built on a Roman temple and was the religious centre of the San Cernin burgh. Like San Nicolas it had a defensive function originally with thick walls and two towers. It was also on the ancient Rúa de las Bolserías, a key road from the 12th-15th centuries.
MUSEUMS
Museo Diocesano Please see the notes about the catedral in the Churches section. Museo de Navarra This is Pamplona's major museum. It is housed in a 16th-century hospital, Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia, near the river. The museum contains a rich collection of Roman artifacts, 2nd century mosaics, Goya portraits, Gothic and Renaissance paintings, 13th century murals. Calle Santo Domingo 47 Tel. 94 842 6492 www.cfnavarra.es Oteiza Museum Houses the collection of sculptor and artist Orio. There are some 1650 sculptures and 2000 pieces of his drawings and collages in Alzuza, 9km from Pamplona. PLAZAS AND PARKS Plaza del Castillo This is the heart of the town and formerly a bullring that was built in 1847. It is now the seat of the autonomous provincial government but transforms into a communal living room during the annual Festival of San Fermín. If the festival is not on then do have a drink in one of the cafes, possibly the Cafe Iruna, where you can pretend to have a Hemmingway experience. Plaza de Toros This is now the present day bullring alongside Paseo Hemingway. Parallel to the east of the square is Calle Estafeta, the narrow street where the running of the bulls takes place. It is a popular place year round with its bars and tascas that attracts crowds of students even without a festival. During the festival it is the most frequented place in town next to the Plaza del Castillo. The bulls also run through the barricaded streets of Santo Domingo and Mercaderes. Gardens of La Taconera The oldest garden in the city is set between the city walls and is populated by peacocks and deer.
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