Church of San Lorenzo, Pamplona, Gothic church in central Pamplona, Spain
The Iglesia de San Lorenzo is a church with a neoclassical facade located at the end of Calle Mayor in Pamplona's old town. It is built in light stone and features geometric details along its exterior walls.
The church was completed in 1901 by architect Florencio Ansoleaga, replacing an earlier baroque building on the same site. That older structure had once formed part of the city's defensive walls.
The Chapel of San Fermin, inside the church, houses a silver-covered wooden statue of the city's patron saint. Many visitors come specifically to see this figure, which plays a central role in the life of Pamplona's residents.
The church sits in the pedestrian area of the old town and is easy to reach on foot from most central points. It is worth checking opening times before visiting, as they can change depending on the season or local celebrations.
The statue of San Fermin leaves its chapel only once a year, on July 7, carried through the streets in a procession. The route passes through some of the same narrow streets that are used for the bull running just hours later.
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