Jardines de la Taconera — Attraction in Pamplona

One of the oldest gardens in the city, it is a French-style garden designed in 1830. The area, once home to the Taconera Fortress built in the 17th century to reinforce the western side of the Pamplona citadel, has since been transformed into a walkway. Walking through the park offers panoramic views of the Río Arga and the city of Pamplona. While typically a peaceful and tranquil space to enjoy nature, it can transform into a lively atmosphere during...

I wish I took more pictures. This is a great walk around the grounds filled with chickens ducks, peacocks, turkeys, geese and deer. You can't go near them. They are all protected by distance. You mostly look down on them in the grass and ponds. So peaceful. Hard to believe it is in the city. On the west outside the city walls. We drove and parked. Fantastic if you have kids as well, for the animals and outdoor games to the side. Near...

This park is very diverse with animals in the central lower moat area that used to be part of the fortified city and now features ducks, peacocks, geese, chickens, and sometimes deer. Also, there is a cafe in the park, and if you go to the north edge there are grand views of the newer parts of the city that way--an easy place to spend an hour walking around or a good chunk of a day with little kids thanks to...