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An impressive bullring here in Pamplona

During the Pamplona bullfight, young men in particular risk their health and sometimes their lives. Despite protests from animal rights activists, the "Sanfermines" festival attracts millions of people every year. Around 6,000 bulls are said to have died in the arena over the past 100 years. Since 1911, a total of 16 deaths have been linked to the Pamplona bull runs and fights.

The Iglesia del Crucifijo in Puente la Reina is a fascinating historical monument deeply rooted in the history of the Camino de Santiago. Originally built in the 12th century by the Knights Templar, the church was later taken over by the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The church consists of two different naves: a Romanesque one from the 12th century and a Gothic one that was added later. What makes this church really special is the impressive Gothic crucifix in the shape of a “Y”, one of the most remarkable Gothic sculptures in Spain.

The Church of San Juan Bautista in Obanos, located in the Plaza de los Fueros, is a beautiful example of neo-Gothic architecture. Built in 1912, this church exudes an impressive historical charm. The church’s façade features a portico and a square tower, which contribute to the building’s majestic appearance. Inside, the church exudes a serene and sacred atmosphere, with beautiful stained glass windows and detailed decorations that reflect the church’s rich history.

The centre of the ''Plaza do Castillo'' has been occupied since 28 June 1943 by an 18-metre-high bandstand raised on a stepped drum and whose dome is supported by Ionic columns. Previously, there was a wooden one that replaced the Beneficencia fountain in 1910, the work of Luis Paret, known in Pamplona as "La Mariblanca", which currently adorns the city's Taconera gardens.

The Plaza de toros de Pamplona is a bullring located in Pamplona and is used for bullfights, but also for sporting and cultural events and concerts. Built in 1922, the plaza de toros can accommodate up to 19,721 people and is the second largest in Spain, after Las Ventas in Madrid, and the fifth largest in the world. The plaza de toros is the finishing point of the famous running of the bulls that takes place in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival and, during the Spanish Civil War, it was used as a concentration camp by Franco's troops with a capacity for 3,000 Republican prisoners.

Beautiful charming and ancient bridge over which the Santiago de Compostela trail passes.

Beautifully restored city gate through which all Santiago de Compostela walkers pass. Even the mechanism to open and close the gate is still there (with counterweights).