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Pamplona Cathedral

Catedral de Pamplona · 팜플로나

8 story sections

cathedral in Spain

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Cah-teh-drahl deh San-tah Ma-ree-ah la Re-ahl deh Pam-ploh-nah. As you approach, you might be struck by a sense of architectural dissonance. …

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  2. 2The Royal Pantheon — Carlos III and Leonor

    In the center of the cathedral, you will find the magnificent tomb of King Carlos the Third, 'The Noble,' and his wife, Leonor of Tras-tah-mah-rah. This Alabaster masterpiece is more than just a funerary monument; it is a…

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  3. 3The Gothic Cloister — Perfection in Light and Shadow

    Step out into the Cloister, often cited as one of the most beautiful and well-preserved Gothic cloisters in all of Europe. Victor Hugo, the author of Les Misérables, fell in love with this space, describing it as a representation…

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  4. 4The Precious Door — A Psalm in Stone

    As you move through the Cloister, you will encounter a magnificent portal known as the Pre-thee-oh-sah Door. It was originally the entrance to the dormitory where the canons slept. …

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  5. 5The Refectory and the Pilgrims' Feast

    Enter the Refectory, the grand dining hall where the canons of the cathedral would gather for their meals. This room is an architectural marvel of high Gothic vaulting, designed to be both functional and imposing. …

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  6. 6The Gothic Kitchen — Smoke and Stone

    Step into the kitchen, a truly rare surviving example of a Gothic cathedral kitchen. There are only three like it in the world—here, in Avignon, and in Sintra. …

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  7. 7The Pumpkin Face Mary — A Legend of Love

    Before we finish, we must visit a very special image of the Virgin Mary located at one of the Cloister doors. She is known colloquially as 'Ma-ree-ah Ma-ree-ah-sah' or the 'Pumpkin Face' Mary. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As you walk back out through the Neoclassical facade and into the light of the city, carry with you the silence of the Cloister and the stories of the stone. The Pamplona Cathedral is a testament to the resilience of human effort. …

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What is Pamplona Cathedral?

Pamplona Cathedral is a place in 팜플로나 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location팜플로나
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates42.8197, -1.6411
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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