Orkoien, Pamplona

#8 among attractions in Pamplona

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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. This area is home to one of Spain's most industrious regions, which is Pamplona's metropolitan area; this has triggered a transition from an agricultural background, giving way to the automotive industry. ()

Local name: Orcoyen Area: 2.03 mi²Coordinates: 42°49'26"N, 1°42'0"W

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Orkoien – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pamplona Cathedral, Plaza de Toros de Pamplona, Fort San Cristóbal, Museo de Navarra.

3 miE
Historic church with a gothic interior
Pamplona Cathedral, Pamplona
77 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...
3.1 miE
Bullring for bullfights and the bull run
Plaza de Toros de Pamplona, Pamplona
80 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.
2.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort San Cristóbal, Pamplona
73 min walk • 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.
2.7 miE
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.
2.4 miS
Church
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Purificación
62 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Spain, the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Purificación stands as a testament to the country's rich religious heritage. This sacred site, dedicated to Our Lady of Purification, serves as a beacon of spiritual significance...
2.8 miE
Catholic church dating to 12th century
St Nicholas' Church, Pamplona
73 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.
1.8 miSE
Town, Area
Barañain, Pamplona
46 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.
1.8 miN
Town, Area
Berrioplano–Berriobeiti, Pamplona
47 min walk • Berrioplano is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.
3 miE
42°48'57"N • 1°38'30"W
Julián Gayarre Theatre, Pamplona
77 min walk • Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
2.8 miE
42°49'5"N • 1°38'42"W
Iglesia de San Saturnino, Pamplona
72 min walk • Church
2.6 miE
Park, Historical place, Forts and castles
Ciudadela de Pamplona, Pamplona
67 min walk • The Citadel of Pamplona or The New Castle is an old military renaissance fort, constructed between the 16th and 17th centuries in the city of Pamplona, the capital of the Navarre Community.