Historical Capitals of the World

Pamplona

Country: Spain

Region: Europe

Period: 9th-16th c.CE

Location: 42.816667°N, -1.65°E

Description

Pamplona, located in northern Spain, was the capital of the Kingdom of Navarre, a medieval Christian kingdom that once spanned parts of modern-day Spain and France. Set in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Pamplona became an important political, cultural, and military center, known for its strategic location along trade routes and its fortified walls.

Modern Remains

Pamplona, Spain

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