Things to do in Pamplona

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Plaza del Castillo which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

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1. Plaza del Castillo

Plaza del Castillo (Castle Square) is the lively central square of Pamplona’s Old Town. It boasts an ensemble of striking architecture, tapas bars and a charming mix of locals, tourists and street performers. Throughout its existence, Plaza del Castillo has hosted concerts, markets, military parades and religious festivals. Today it’s a popular meeting place among friends, who come to dine, shop and watch the world pass by.
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Plaza del Castillo showing a city

2. Pamplona Cathedral

Pamplona Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María) looms over a cluster of narrow alleys in the northeastern corner of the Old Town. Marvel at the austere yet majestic beauty of its neoclassical exterior, which makes way for a vastly decorated Gothic interior. Constructed in the 14th and 15th centuries, Pamplona Cathedral stands on the grounds of the Roman settlement of Pompaelo. It forms part of a complex that includes a cloister and Diocesan Museum (Museo Diocesano).
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Pamplona Cathedral showing a city, heritage elements and heritage architecture

3. Pamplona City Hall

Pamplona City Hall (Casa Consistorial de Pamplona) is an administrative headquarters instantly recognizable for the decoration on its exterior. It’s also known throughout the world as the starting point for Pamplona’s biggest annual celebration. Visit Pamplona Town Hall to appreciate its artwork, join revelers at the Running of the Bulls and enjoy its picturesque surroundings.
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Pamplona City Hall which includes street scenes and heritage architecture as well as a couple

4. Palacio de Congresos and Auditorium of Navarra

The Palacio de Congresos y Auditorio de Navarra (Congress Palace and Auditorium of Navarre) is a hub of cultural happenings, a three-level dark gray granite building that hosts opera, classical music concerts, plays, comedies, recitals, trade fairs and more. Take your seats for a show in one of Pamplona's leading venues for the arts.
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Palacio de Congresos and Auditorium of Navarra

5. Café Iruña

Café Iruña is a Pamplona institution that has been serving customers for more than 100 years. This city center café first opened its doors in 1888 and was a popular haunt of the Nobel Prize-winning American writer Ernest Hemingway. Visit Café Iruña for tapas, drinks and meals and for a glimpse of the Pamplona of yesteryear.
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Pamplona showing interior views, heritage elements and dining out

What to do in Pamplona


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Areas of Pamplona

Pamplona\'s City Walls and Interpretation Centre featuring a bridge, night scenes and heritage architecture

Pamplona City Centre

Unique features of Pamplona City Centre include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Plaza del Castillo or Café Iruña while you're exploring the area.

Pamplona City Centre
Old Town featuring street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

Old Town Pamplona

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Unique features of Old Town Pamplona include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Pamplona City Hall or Café Iruña while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Pamplona
Monumento al Encierro showing a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Segundo Ensanche

4/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Segundo Ensanche include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Plaza Principe de Viana or Monumento al Encierro while you're exploring the area.

Segundo Ensanche
Ciudadela showing heritage elements, a garden and a bridge

Ciudadela

Ciudadela is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Pamplona area, you might plan a trip to Iglesia de San Nicolas or Plaza del Castillo.

Ciudadela
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Iturrama

Iturrama is well liked for its historical sites. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Plaza Principe de Viana and Plaza del Castillo.

Iturrama
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Rochapea

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Cafes and historical sites are notable features of Rochapea. You might consider stopping by Monasterio viejo de San Pedro while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Rochapea

 

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