You can't visit Pamplona and not see the amazing Cathedral with its Roman ruins and fantastic Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The overwhelming beauty of the interior is belied by a rather dull 18thC exterior (it had to be rebuilt). Sadly, the piccies don't do it any justice - the Cathedral was dimly lit but I don't think I've seen anything as lavish and beautiful in my life. Also there among the fabulous artwork was da Vinci's 'Last Supper' - not sure if its a copy or original - perhaps you could let me know.
I can, though, show, the much revered cloister:
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| Pamplona Cathedral's Cloister |
The Cathedral was located in a peaceful part of the city which overlooks the lovely hills and mountains - a real breath of fresh air if you feel you need to escape from the streets of Pamplona.
Fliss was in pintxo withdrawal so we ventured out for another taste of the Pamplona nightlife. On the list tonight was the fabulous Bodegon Sarria with its infamous jamon de Iberico bellota (Iberian ham from pigs fed on acorns). It is the caviar of jamon serrano and you know it's good when it literally melts in the mouth - arggghhh! Mick had some croquetas and fabulous morcilla (a gorgeous Asturian black pudding) - yum!
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| The fabulous Bodegon Sarria and the jamon! |
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