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Vaulted Ceiling
This detail of the ceiling in the cloister of the Pamplona Cathedral shows why it is considered one of the best examples of gothic architecture in the world
Location: Pamplona Cathedral
Medieval Mary
The Diocesan Museum is situated within the Cathedral grounds. It houses a valuable collection of sacred art, a highlight of which is a collection of mediaeval sculptures of the Virgin Mary.
Location: Pamplona Cathedral
Stairway to heaven
Don’t forget to look up – we almost passed by this hypnotic circular stairway inside the Pamplona Cathedral.
Location: Pamplona Cathedral
The Three Kings
Medieval nativity scene, a part of the remarkable collection of artifacts at the Pamplona Cathedral. The Cathedral complex consists of a Gothic-style church built between 1394 and 1501, a 13th century cloister, and other Romanesque and Gothic buildings. Excavations have revealed the remains of preexisting buildings dating back to the 2nd century B.C.
Location: Pamplona Cathedral
Cloister
We fell in love with the cloisters vaulted transepts and flamboyant tracery windows
Location: Pamplona Cathedral
Wrought Iron Screen
Wrought iron panels within the cloister of Pamplona Cathedral
Location: Pamplona Cathedral
Baroque cherub in repose
Cherubs or putti are represented as chubby male children, usually nude and sometimes winged. Often they are confused with each other but traditionally Putti are secular and represent non-religious passion. distinct from cherubium which are angels. In the Baroque period of art the putto came to represent the omnipresence of God.
Location: Pamplona Cathedral
Georgian Façade
The narrow pedestrian streets of Pamplona’s Old Town are overlooked by these gracious buildings. These balconies will be filled with cheering spectators during the Running of the Bulls.
Location: Pamplona
Street Art
Street Art on a shuttered shopfront. Shutters on shops and bars are drawn during siesta and opened early evening for tapas!
Location: Pamplona
Masks
Papier mache masks for sale. A somewhat safer way to feel involved in The Running of the Bulls.
Location: Pamplona
El Toro – The Bull!
Trophies of famous bulls immortalised on the walls of Pamplona’s bars and restaurants.
Location: Pamplona
Oyster Vendor
Oysters freshly shucked to order!
Location: Pamplona
Scallops and razor clams
Tapas also known in the Basque country as pintxos available in virtually every bar!
Location: Pamplona