Old Pamplona: History and Running of the Bulls from a Runner's Perspective

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The capital of the old kingdom of Navarra has stood proudly for centuries, and its streets hold secrets that only true Pamplonians know. Starting from the emblematic Plaza del Castillo, we will provide a brief historical introduction that will help us understand the visit later on, and we will provide you with radio guides for your comfort during the tour and to respect the neighbors. 

In this enjoyable visit, we will talk about history, the Sanfermines (From the local perspective: Essence, reason, feeling, far from the distorted image so widespread today) and the running of the bulls narrated by a regular runner of the Santo Domingo slope, (photos attached in the tour description), we will contemplate visible vestiges still present today that speak to us of battles and confrontations that forged the destiny and character of the city, such as the fortress church of San Saturnino, or part of the three ancient boroughs that, in the Middle Ages, divided and in neighborhood war for centuries, ended up uniting to form the current Pamplona. 

In several sections, we will follow the trail of the Camino de Santiago, we will stand in front of the Town Hall of Pamplona and thrill with the narration of the Txupinazo that kicks off our festivities. We will also cover part of the running of the bulls route (Santo Domingo slope - Mercaderes Curve - Estafeta) where we will be moved by listening to the tales of the race from the perspective of a runner, and we will step into the Navarrería, the oldest area of the city, where the Cathedral, which we will skirt, stands over the ancient Vascon settlement and the Roman forum. 

In the final stretch, we will talk about Vasconavarra mythology in the most beautiful and secluded corner of the city, and, walking along the northern wall of the city, we will do the round walk, over the Arga river, with a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the neighborhoods that encircle the center. 

In the shadow of the old palace of the Navarrese kings, and from the site where projectiles were launched with trebuchets and catapults, gastronomy will take center stage, and, if you behave well, of course, we will provide you at the end of the visit with an extensive list of establishments and recommendations where you can taste the local cuisine. (Pintxos, homemade menus, wine...).

Thank you for booking with us, and for supporting qualified local guides in their hard battle against large companies, platforms, and external franchises. 

We look forward to seeing you in old Iruñea!

Places to visit:

• Plaza del Castillo
• Calle Mercaderes
• Plaza de los Burgos
• Municipal Market
• Santo Domingo Slope
• Fortress Church of San Saturnino
• Town Hall - Consistorial Square
• Estafeta Curve
• Curia Street
• Cathedral
• Zugarrondoa
• Walls of Pamplona
• Navarra Archive 

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