| 09:30 |
Departure from the Conference hotels to a visit in Pamplona. The
visit will commence with a panoramic bus tour of the modern zone of
the City, including: Yamaguchi Park & Planetarium, the University
of Navarra and medical campus, and the “Ensanche” (the
new “enlargement” of Pamplona). Next, continue to a visit
of the Ciudadela (“Military Citadel”) and the park surrounding
it (“La Vuelta del Castillo”). It is a grand military
structure, in the shape of a five-pointed star that today is a green
belt and park for the use of the city’s residents and visitors.
Next, travel to the Plaza del Castillo, the center of “Old Town”,
for a walking tour, which begins with the theme of the “Running
of the Bulls” and the Festival of Saint Fermin including a visit
to the Plaza de Toros the “bullfighting arena” (if open)
and strolling down the famous Estafeta Street. Then, the tour will
ascend to the Cathedral, which rests on the highest part of the City.
Visiting the church, its cloister, and the Diocesan Museum, as well
as a great viewpoint on the city. Continue walking through the history
of Pamplona and the route that leads travelers down the ancient pilgrimage
trail to Santiago de Compostela.
Arrive at the Ayuntamiento (“Town Hall”), a baroque façade
structure that was constructed in 1756, and is known throughout the
world as the launch-site for the famous “rocket”, which
marks the beginning of the nine-day Festival of Saint Fermin. Nearby,
is the “Church of Saint Saturnino”, a charming example
of XIII century craftsmanship, with a grand baroque chapel dedicated
to the patron saint of Pamplona, Virgen del Camino. |
