Things to Do in Pamplona

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Things to Do in Pamplona


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Interactive tour in the Pamplona bullring. Exhibition- Guided Visit. 1. THE RUNNING OF THE BULLS • The run: - The Callejon: the tunnel that leads into the arena, through which bulls and runners come in every morning. - The previous minutes: the assembly of the fencing, the streets, the lighting. - The Encierro in the old days and today. - The outburst: the risk, the run, the emotions. • Getting into the bullring - The bullring of Pamplona: the same view runners and bulls have when coming into the bullring. 2. THE BULL 2.1 The bullpens or corrals: - The entrance to the pens. The Door of Areneros (gate leading from the arena into the corrals at the end of the Encierro). - The Burladeros (barriers), refuge for Dobladores (guiders) and herders. - The pen for the Draw. - The passages for the bulls: the maze in the bullpens. -Handling the cattle: the sounds behind the walls. 2.2 The pasture: -A unique Ecosystem. - An exceptional animal, stages of its life. - The bull’s life, from the pasture to the bullring. -Transportation and delivery. - The pens, threshold of the festival. 3. THE BULLFIGHT 3.1 One afternoon in the bullring: - Figures in a bullfight - The bullfight, its stages, the spectacle - The atmosphere: In the sun and in the shade. - The arena and the stands - Different types of bullfights: the classic ‘Spanish style’ bullfight, the bullfight on horseback (Rejoneos) and popular spectacles. 3.2 The Encierro and the bullfight. - History of Pamplona’s bullring. -Evolution and sections of the Encierro. - Evolution and stages of the bullfight. - The Matadors and the cattle of Pamplona - The posters of the Feria del Toro (bull fair) and of San Fermin - The Encierro and the city. 4. THE DOOR OF THE CUADRILLAS (entourage) The chapel, the most intimate place in the bullring The room of the Matadors The ritual The Matador’s outfit Monteras (bullfighters’ hats), Castorenos (lancers’ hats) and capes. The place of silence and fear. 5. THE BULLRING The arena. The row seats in the bullring The Burladeros (staging area for refuge) The Bulls’ Door La Casa de Misericordia of Pamplona is home to five hundred and eighty senior residents and three hundred professionals assist and look after these people. They would all like to express their most sincere gratitude for your visit to this bullring which contributes greatly to their care and wellbeing. Thank you for your visit
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  • Philip C
    York, ME598 contributions
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    If you're going to do one thing in Pamplona. (after running with the bulls of course), I would highly recommend visiting the cathedral and museum. It is an amazing historical embodiment of the architectural history of the city through the many additions, modifications, and artifacts. I can't recall a cathedral in all of Europe that does a better job of documenting through excavation and displays. And the cathedral itself is outstanding and in excellent condition (no layers of dirt and grime).
    Written July 29, 2023
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  • Julianne M
    Bath, UK74 contributions
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    Lovely park, beautifully maintained, clean, would benefit from a cafe, but there are plenty opposite in town. Pretty, interesting and relaxing visit.
    Written October 8, 2023
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  • Margie D
    York, PA735 contributions
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    We were here in the evening on our way to a restaurant for dinner. It's a lovely wide open plaza, and also known for the famous Cafe Iruña.
    Written February 17, 2024
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  • kris-goes-places
    295 contributions
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    We stumbled on this park while looking for the citadel, and I’m glad we did. We’d had a bit of a frazzled morning, and strolling around the walls, looking down on all the different ponds and fountains and all the man species of birds was very relaxing. On a nice day this is worth a visit for a bit of tranquility.
    Written April 17, 2023
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  • Margie D
    York, PA735 contributions
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    This beautiful building is located in the old town, the heart of the city. It is near the beginning of the route of the Running of the Bulls.
    Written February 17, 2024
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  • hans-jaguar
    Santa Comba Dao, Portugal22,328 contributions
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    The “Monument al Encierro” is a sculptural ensemble who consists of nineteen figures among them -six bulls, three halters and ten runners- immortalized in patinated bronze, which is representing the running of the bulls along the section of the “Rua Estafeta”. Weighing more than ten tons, it rests on a reinforced concrete platform covered with tile like the one that covers the floor of Avenida Carlos III. The sculptural project was carried out in two phases. The monument was first inaugurated on July 6, 1994, a few meters from Plaza de Toros, at the confluence of Roncesvalles and Carlos III avenues. Carlos III, between Praça das Merindades and Rua das Cortes de Navarra. Very interesting sculpture:
    Written July 18, 2022
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  • rich
    3 contributions
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    the pageantry and grace were to be admired , and if you treat the culture with respect there is no problem. but i do think it will go the way of fox hunting in the uk which is fine
    Written August 4, 2022
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  • Celeste H
    6 contributions
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    The staff was friendly. All of the signed and descriptions were in Spanish, however, for the mor important parts of the museum I was given a pamphlet with English descriptions. If it wasn’t in the pamphlet, I just pulled up Google translate.
    Written October 19, 2022
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  • Maynard D
    7 contributions
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    I went here soon after the church opened in the afternoon. There were lots of tourists inside, laughing and taking photographs, and finally the man in charge of the church, turned off all the lights, except for two or three. That basically ruined it for the rest of us that just wanted to quietly enjoy the interior of this beautiful church. This place really is worth visiting, and everything is covered in glittering gold.
    Written March 16, 2023
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  • nan
    Madrid, Spain2 contributions
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    Amazing museum. The building in itself is worth seeing. The permanent collection of contemporary art is very good and the temporary exhibitions varied and exhilarating. We went to the Museum's theater as well for a Dance show we loved. Highly recommended!
    Written September 22, 2023
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  • AndyLFC_9
    Daventry, UK617 contributions
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    My wife doesn't speak Spanish, despite which she, too, was enchanted and informed by this labyrinth of rooms, features, displays, hands-on experiences, and historical walk through time.
    I did understand most, and thought it probably the best history lesson I've ever had in Spain.
    It is inside the cathedral,, and uses many of its external space; its amazing; go and experience it ......
    Written September 23, 2015
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  • Neil K
    Liverpool, UK619,734 contributions
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    Parroquia San Lorenzo was a beautiful church we passed as my twin brother Stephen and I were heading to Chinaski Lavapies ( craft beer bar ) and what a beautiful church this is .
    The church looks absolutely stunning, the facade is very cool indeed, to me it looks like it's just been renovated, makes for some great photographic opportunities.
    I never ventured into the church but I was content to just admire the beautiful architecture of this church.
    Well worth checking out if your in the area.
    Written September 14, 2019
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