Navarra information
Pamplona: La Ciudadela
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday from 07:30 to 21:30. Sundays and public holidays from 09:30 to 21:30. Exhibitions, from 18:30 to 21:00 from Monday to Friday and from 12:00 to 14:00 Sundays and public holidays.
Built under the reign of Felipe II, who commissioned the work to the Italian military engineer Fratín.Pentagonal in shape.Out of its five bastions, only three remain.There are two entrances, the main one orientated towards the historic quarter and the Socorro entrance.During the 18th century, it was converted into a prison for illustrious men such as the Count of Floridablanca, the Marquis of Leganés, etc. Today it houses a park and several exhibition rooms.
Address
Avenida del Ejército, 31002 Pamplona
Tel. +34 948228237
Source: Web server of Instituto de Turismo de España, TURESPAÑA.