Citadel of Pamplona
Ciudadela de Pamplona
A 16th-century five-pointed Renaissance citadel, now a green city park and art space.
The five-pointed bastioned citadel, ordered built by Philip II at the end of the 16th century, is one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures in Spain. Today its moats and the areas inside and outside the walls have been converted into large lawn parks, connected to the Vadón-Galarreta Central Park next door. It is a favourite spot for locals to stroll and walk their dogs. Several military buildings inside now serve as contemporary art galleries, and entry is free. It is about a 10-minute walk from the old town, and can be combined with Taconera Park and a walk along the city walls.
Opening hours
Park open all day; exhibition halls closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Church of San Lorenzo (San Fermín Chapel)
- Taconera Park
- Church of San Nicolás
- Church of San Saturnino (San Cernin)
- Museum of Navarre
- Pamplona City Hall
- Plaza del Castillo
- Café Iruña