Pamplona Cathedral
Catedral de Santa María la Real
Behind a neoclassical facade lies one of Europe's finest Gothic cloisters. This cathedral was the coronation site of the Kingdom of Navarre.
This Gothic cathedral was begun in the 14th and 15th centuries, and in the 18th century Ventura Rodríguez added a neoclassical facade. Its greatest highlight is the 14th-century Gothic cloister, finely carved and considered one of the most beautiful cloisters in Europe. Other sights include the alabaster tomb of King Charles III of Navarre and his wife, and the Occidens Museum, housed in the former kitchen and refectory. You can climb the north tower to see the Maria bell, which weighs 12 tonnes. Admission costs about 5 to 6 euros. The cathedral closes on Sunday afternoons and religious holidays.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 10:30–19:00 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Walls of Pamplona & Portal de Francia
- Calle Estafeta (Encierro Route)
- Café Iruña
- Plaza del Castillo
- Pamplona City Hall
- Palace of the Kings of Navarre (Archivo Real y General)
- Church of San Saturnino (San Cernin)
- Plaza de Toros de Pamplona