Fort San Cristóbal, Pamplona

Name: Fort San Cristóbal
Address: Pamplona, Spain

#3 among attractions in Pamplona

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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The Fort Alfonso XII or San Cristóbal is a fort located on the top of the mount San Cristóbal or Ezcaba, 4 km from Pamplona, Spain. It was erected following the 1872-1876 Carlist War to control an strategic point towering over Pamplona. It was later made into a makeshift prison during the 2nd Spanish Republic, bearing witness during Civil War to a halfhearted massive prison break by leftist prisoners that ended up with the death of hundreds. ()

Local name: Fuerte de San Cristóbal Coordinates: 42°51'24"N, 1°39'57"W

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Fort San Cristóbal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pamplona Cathedral, Plaza de Toros de Pamplona, Museo de Navarra, St Nicholas' Church.

2.9 miSE
Historic church with a gothic interior
Pamplona Cathedral, Pamplona
73 min walk • Pamplona Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santa María la Real, stands as the principal church in the historical city of Pamplona, Spain. This Roman Catholic cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, although it also features a neoclassical façade...
3.2 miSE
Bullring for bullfights and the bull run
Plaza de Toros de Pamplona, Pamplona
81 min walk • Plaza de Toros de Pamplona is a bullring in Pamplona, Spain. It is currently used for bull fighting, sporting or cultural events and music concerts. Built in 1922, the stadium holds 19,720 people. It is the end point of the famous Running of the bulls during the festival of San Fermín.
2.7 miS
History museum, Museum, Art museum
Museo de Navarra, Pamplona
70 min walk • The Museum of Navarra is the art museum of Navarre, and is located on Calle Cuesta Santo Domingo in Pamplona, in the Navarre province of Spain.
3 miS
Catholic church dating to 12th century
St Nicholas' Church, Pamplona
77 min walk • San Nicolás is a historical church in Pamplona, Spain. It was built in the 12th century not only with religious functions, but also as a defensive bastion of the quarter during the strife with the neighbouring ones of St. Saturnino and Navarrería. The military role is evident in the watch tower.
3.7 miS
Town, Area
Barañain, Pamplona
96 min walk • Barañain is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain. It is located in the outskirts of Pamplona, in the Pamplona Basin and 5 km west of the capital of the community, Pamplona, forming part of its metropolitan area.
3.5 miSE
Town, Area
Villava – Atarrabia, Pamplona
91 min walk • Villava is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain. The population is about 10,000, and the town is located 4 km away from Pamplona, the capital of Navarre.
2.8 miSW
Town, Area
Orkoien, Pamplona
73 min walk • Orcoyen is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain, being part of Pamplona's metropolitan area. Its population currently stands at 3,637 inhabitants. Its population density is of 0.69 inhabitants/km².
3.7 miSE
Area
Burlada, Pamplona
96 min walk • Burlada is a municipality in Navarre province, Spain on the outskirts of the city of Pamplona.
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Town, Area
Berrioplano–Berriobeiti, Pamplona
37 min walk • Berrioplano is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.
3.1 miSE
42°48'57"N • 1°38'30"W
Julián Gayarre Theatre, Pamplona
79 min walk • Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
2.9 miS
42°49'5"N • 1°38'42"W
Iglesia de San Saturnino, Pamplona
73 min walk • Church