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In the
core
of the
city
there
is a
wealth
of
history
but it
has
been
encircled
by
modern,
high-rise
developments.
Pamplona
became
the
region's
capital
in the
10th
century
and
during
the
reign
of
Charles
III it
gained
a
cathedral.
The
heart
of
Pamplona
is
Plaza
del
Castillo,
formerly
the
bullring,
built
in
1847.
Today
it is
the
seat
of the
local
government.
The
elegant
tree-lined
Paseo
sleeps
thousands
of
visitors
during
the
fiesta
of San
Fermin
(the
bull
running).
Here
is the
busiest
spot
during
the
celebrations.
Another
popular
place
is
Calle
Estafeta
with
its
rows
of
bars
and
restaurants.
Here
it is
busy
all
year
round.
The
Cathedral
is
free
to
visit
although
you
will
pay
about
1€ to
see
the
museum.
This
14th
century
building
is the
most
important
in the
city.
At the
heart
of the
cathedral
is the
tomb
of
Charles
III
and
his
wife
Queen
Leonor.
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