The Churches of Pamplona

Capilla de San Juan. Photos by Lorraine Caputo.

Santa Clara Cathedral Altar

Pamplona, renowned for not only its colonial architecture, but also for its Semana Santa and other religious traditions, has a fine selection of churches. Most are open only during mass.

Catedral Santa Clara—Calle 6, between Carreras 5 and 6, Parque Águeda Gallardo—Formerly the chapel of Santa Clara convent, the now-cathedral was built in 1587 by the daughter of one of Pamplona’s co-founders. Check out the angels carved on the apse columns.

Nuestra Señora de las Nieves—Carrera 7 and Calle 5—Parts of this temple are from the original Convento de Santo Domingo, built in 1563 and destroyed by earthquake in 1875.

San José—Carrera 7, between Calles 4 and 5—A more modern edifice constructed on the site of the former Santo Domingo monastery.

Ermita del Señor del Humilladero—Calle 2, between Carreras 7 and 8—This shrine of Pamplona’s most holy relic was built shortly after the city’s founding, and expanded in 1605.

Convento de Santa Clara—Calle 6, between Carreras 3 and 4—Of an austere, triple-belled exterior, this convent chapel is home to another important Christ representation, El Huerfanito, which had survived a 17th century earthquake.

Capilla de San Juan de Dios—Carrera 4, between Calles 6 and 7—A simple, white-washed parish church erected in 1665.

Ermita de las Nieves—Calle 5 and Carrera 3—Pamplona’s first church, dating from 1550.

Nuestra Señora del Carmen—Carrera 3, between Calles 5 and 6—A younger edifice neighboring the Ermite de las Nieves.

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Pamplona, Colombia

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By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 05 Feb 2008

Updated: 06 Feb 2008

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