Pamplona Tourism Spectacles

Pamplona is most famous because of bull running and it is an event held every year and which many people would never miss to witness. The city is also famed because of the Santiago Compostela pilgrimage. It has Navarra as its capital and is a great place to spend a holiday especially for those who love learning new cultures and histories. The must see spectacles Old Bullring: it is center placed within Pamplona and now serves as the Plaza Castillo. Next to it is the famous Calle Estefeta the square where bull running takes place. There are lots of great restaurants and bars along the streets from where visitors can enjoy meals and drinks. It is best to be here during the bull running festival. The Cathedral: Pamplona cathedral is another spectacle found in this region and is definitely worth checking out. The 14th century cathedral is quite a sight to behold with the most outstanding parts being the Gothic ceiling found in chapel Barbazan. There is also Charles III tomb at the middle as well as the tomb of Queen Leonor. The cathedral also has a museum displaying mediaval antiques collection. The Navarra Palace: it was Navarran kings royal home till 16th century. It used to be a luxurious castle within Europe. The San Saturnino church is also an attraction especially because of the tall towers that it has. Navarre Museum: this is another attraction and is located in a hospital building dating back to the 16th century. It has Roman and Iron Age relics, Flemish paintings done on murals and copper. Marquis de San Adrian painting hangs here as well. Pamplona Fiestas: they are some of the other attractions here and include the famous de Location villa San Fermin which is held in July. It is one of the exciting events in the year that one can ever attend and many do anything to attend. The fiesta honors patron saint and is world famed because of the bull running every morning during the celebration period. The afternoons on the other hand are full of bull fights and evenings usher in great feasting and lively partying. Musical shows and fireworks are some of the things experienced by those in attendance throughout the week. The festival attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world who stream here for the show and the accommodation is therefore booked. It helps to book in advance to ensure that you enjoy everything that it has to offer with maximum comfort.