Things to do in Pamplona

Activities, attractions and tours

Plaza del Castillo which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
Monumento al Encierro which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
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Ciudadela showing landscape views, heritage elements and a city
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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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. Iglesia de San Nicolas

Take a tour of the eye-catching Iglesia de San Nicolás, a medieval fortified church that was constructed for defensive purposes as well as religious services. At the time of its founding, there were frequent battles between warring neighborhoods and during one of these the original building was destroyed. The current church was consecrated in 1231.
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Iglesia de San Nicolas featuring a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people

What to do in Pamplona


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Areas of Pamplona

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

Pamplona City Centre

Unique features of Pamplona City Centre include the historic 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

Grandiose squares, ancient landmarks and atmospheric taverns line the streets of Pamplona’s historic center, where the world-famous Running of the Bulls takes place.

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

Segundo Ensanche

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

Segundo Ensanche
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Primer Ensanche

You might appreciate the bars and historic sites in Primer Ensanche, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Iglesia de San Nicolas and Café Iruña are just a few notable stops.

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Iturrama

Visitors to Iturrama enjoy its historic sites, and if you want to do some exploring, University of Navarra Musuem is worth a stop.

Iturrama
Ciudadela which includes a bridge, a park and heritage elements

Ciudadela

Pay a visit to an ancient fortress that is now a cultural center, set amid grass and trees in a gorgeous green park.

Ciudadela