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In Spain, almost every city is literally saturated with the spirit of antiquity. This also applies to Pamplona, one of the oldest cities in the country. Over its long century, Pamplona has accumulated many traditions, as well as retaining a large number of architectural monuments. Without this city, the history of Spain would have been completely different.
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Pamplona was founded in the 70s by the famous Roman commander Pompey, and named after him. After the change of several rulers, the city in the 8th century became the capital of the independent kingdom of Navarra.
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And of course, our TOP-5 things that must be done in the kingdom of Navarra:
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1. Visit Javier Castle. The ancient castle is located on a hill in the town of Javier, Navarra, 52 km east of Pamplona and 7 km from Sanguesa. The castle was built in the 10th century on the border of two kingdoms - Navarra and Aragon.
2. Take a look at the town of Sanguues. Sanguesa is one of the stops on the Pilgrimage Route of St. James and a hospitable and pretty town in Navarra.
3. Head to the Truffle Museum in Metauten. The first museum in Spain dedicated to this valuable delicacy. The museum is located in the village of Metauten in the Alin Valley, 55 km from Pamplona.
4. Take a look at El Perdon Wind Farm. The park is spread over an area of over 46 thousand square meters. along the ridge of the same name. Thanks to its wind power installations, Navarra has become an international benchmark for the introduction of renewable energy sources.
5. Visit the San Fermin holiday. It takes place annually from July 6 to July 14. As part of this holiday, you can see the bull race in the city streets. This happens in the central part of the city with a large concentration of people.
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