Top sigths of Spain
Spain is famous not only for its rich historic heritage, but also for great choice of entertainment and unparalleled atmosphere of hospitality. Buildings constructed yet during the Roman Empire times are considered the main architectural landmarks of the country. In big cities of Spain travelers will always find museums of history and archaeology, art galleries and exhibition halls. … OpenChapters of the guide to Pamplona
Cuisine and top restaurants
Pamplona is an admirable city the impressions of visiting which will not be complete without attending its popular gastronomy establishments. Among the restaurants of Basque cuisine city residents and guests give preference to the Bar Gaucho eating house. In the heart of the menu its guests will find traditional moist steak and roast meat under special sauces as well as plenty of dainty delicacies. The restaurant is … Open
Traditions and mentality of Pamplona
Travelers planning a visit to Pamplona in the middle of July will have a chance to witness a holiday of ultimate beauty being the San Fermines festival. Each year the festival starts on July, 6 and lasts for 9 days. For this period the city of Pamplona turns into a huge bullfight arena. The city is filled with buzzing and vivacious atmosphere. This bright ethnic fest was described in the novel “Fiesta” by Ernest … Open
Travel guide to Pamplona
Pamplona is famous for its unique religious monuments, where the Church of St. Nicholas is of particular interest. Built in the 12th century, today the ancient church looks more like a medieval fortification rather than a classical religious monument. The main feature of the church is its old Gothic-style interior. Its walls also keep an old baroque organ, which is considered the city's main organ. A 13th-century … Open
Advices for travellers
5. Setting off to a promenade one should keep an authorized copy of an ID document as well as a hotel card by oneself. One should not keep by oneself substantial sums of cash and valuables without a need. The city has wide adopted a system of cashless transfers. 6. To rent a car one should have a standard set of documents including passport, international driving license and international credit card … Open
Cultural excursion through Pamplona - things to see
Pamplona is one of the oldest cities of the country which persistently stuns its guests with a variety of architectural and historical landmarks and sights. The most interesting destination for tourists in the city is its historical center as it accumulates a major part of sights and landmarks. The main symbol of Pamplona is the Cathedral which was established in 1390. The construction of the majestic religious … Open
Pamplona sightseeing
Another old cathedral built the 14th century has been converted into Diocesan Museum that exhibits collections of Gothic altars and statues, as well as a collection of French relics belonging to the 13th century. Palace of Navarre is one of the most prominent monuments of baroque architecture. The paintings that decorate the halls of the palace have been created by Francisco de Goya, so the excursion to the palace … Open