Pamplona Cathedral
Catedral de Pamplona · 팜플로나
cathedral in Spain
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
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. …
Listen in the app2The 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…
Listen in the app3The 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…
Listen in the app4The 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. …
Listen in the app5The 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. …
Listen in the app6The 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. …
Listen in the app7The 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. …
Listen in the app8Closing
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.
| Location | 팜플로나 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.8197, -1.6411 |
| Last updated |