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| Pamplona Travel Guide for backpackers |
Pamplona is located in the Navarre region of Spain and is also the capital of the region. It is famous for the tradition of the running of the bulls, which takes place between the 6th and 14th of July every year. The centre of the city is a wealth of history, which has now been encircled by modern, high-rise developments.
The city has plenty on offer, craft markets where you can buy a range of regional crafts and a wonderfull thriving nightlife that caters for almost any taste in music and food. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in PAMPLONA - Pamplona is a little more expensive than other Spannish towns, if you cut back on luxuries, it is possible to get by on a daily budget of US$45. If you're planning on going for the running of the bulls, or want to expereince more of what the city has to offer, a daily budget of US$95 should be sufficient. |
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Cathedral Diocesan Museum - Established in 1960 and remodelled in 1995 by the architects Luis Tena and Javier Zulategui, the museum occupies areas that originally served the Cathedral community; the refectory, kitchen and storage cellars. The museum tour includes the Cloister, the Barbazana Chapel and the recently restored Cathedral, built in the Gothic style of the 14th and 15th centuries.
Church of Santa Maria de Eunate - Built in a Porto-Gothic style around 1170 on the Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago this harmonious and attractive building has origins either as a hospice of the Order of St. John or as a cemetery church for pilgrims that died on the way. It is an octagonal building with an exterior Cloister and is completed by a semicircular apse which unusually, is pentagonal in plan.
Royal Palace of Olite - This is one of the most interesting secular Gothic buildings in Europe and was the official residence of Navarran kings untill the union with Castile in 1512. Built upon the remains of the ancient Roman "Praesidium of Oligitum" it underwent several transitions during the 13th -14th centuries but its greatest development took place under Carlos III in the 15th century.
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Erburu - This traditional restaurant has been serving old-fashioned food for the past 30 years. The service is excellent and the prices are affordable. Some of the recommended dishes are snails in garlic sauce; braised oxtail; kale and potato soup; and hake in garlic-flavored green sauce.
Casa Ontano - Found in the oldest part of the city near Plaza de Castillo, this is a busy and popular tavern-style restaurant with three dining rooms and a reputation for feeding generations of Pamplona residents. The restaurant serves a variety of meat, chicken and seafood meals.
Hartza - One of the oldest bodegas in town, a popular restaurant has flourished at this location near the bullring since the 1870s. There's a summer garden for outdoor dining, plus a street-level bar. Great service and delicious food.
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Reverendos - Located at Monasterio de Velate 5, this is the place to go if you dance the night away. This is Pamplona's most popular dance club and is where the 20 and 30 soemthings dance, flirt and drink till the early hours.
Cafe Iruna - Found at Plaza del Castillo, this bar dates back 1888. The outdoor terrace is popular in summer, while in winter you'll find the patrons hanging around the inside bar. Its a good place to have a drink and mix with the locals.
Marengo - This is another of Pamplona's popular dance clubs. It's quite a big club, and is where the 20 somethings come to dance the night away. Your dress code must pass the inspection by the doormen before you are allowed in, so dress smart casual.
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