Web de Pamplona Convention Bureau

Pamplona, founded as a Roman encampment, was established as such in 1423, when Carlos III “the Noble” unified the different burgos or neighbourhoods which had hitherto been at war.  The three burgos - San Nicolás, San Cernin and Navarrería – still differ from each other today.

Within them we find excellent architecture such as the church-fortress of St. Nicholas, dating from the 12th century. From there we can move on towards the city hall, passing the church of St. Sernin, with its eternal cockerel guarding the city from high up on the belfry.

A must-see is the cathedral, located beside the city walls – a fine example of the 15th century Gothic, where special mention should be made of the cloister, a jewel of the French Gothic. Just behind it is the famous "Mesón del Caballo Blanco" bar and restaurant, on the edge of the walls – an excellent viewpoint over the Arga River and the city.