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Ensanche 1 (Primer Ensanche) in Pamplona in Navarre, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
 

Portal Nuevo

 
 
Portal Nuevo Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 3, 2023
1. Portal Nuevo Marker
Inscription.  

Portal Nuevo
Nos encontramos ante una de las entradas más espectaculares de la ciudad, que conecta el paseo de ronda con el Parque de la Taconera. Esta apertura del recinto amurallado se realizó a partir de 1571 por orden del rey Felipe II.

Euskera
Portal Berria
Hauxe dugu Iruñeko aterik ikusgarrienetakoa, ingurabidea Takonerako parkearekin lotzen duena. Hemendik zabaldu zuten, Filipe II.aren aginduz, harresiaren barrutia, 1571. urtean.

English
New Gate
This is one of the most spectacular entrances to the city and it connects the Paseo de Ronda with the Taconera gardens. This opening in the walls was made from 1571 onwards by order of King Felipe II of Castile.

Français
Porte Neuve
Nous voici devant l'une des entrées les plus spectaculaires de la ville, qui relie la promenade du chemin de ronde au Parc de la Taconera. Cette percée dans l'enceinte fortifiée a été réalisée à partir de 1571 sur ordre de Felipe II.
 
Erected by Ayuntamiento de Pamplona.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1571.
 
Location. 42° 49.123′ N, 1° 39.042′ W.
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Marker is in Pamplona, Navarra (Navarre). It is in Ensanche 1 (Primer Ensanche). It can be reached from the intersection of Calle Taconera and Paso de Ronda, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the east side of the Portal Nuevo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C Taconera 1-274, Pamplona, Navarra 31011, Spain. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Taconera Bastion (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Recoletas Fountain (about 180 meters away); Simon Villanueva y Abarca (about 210 meters away); Church of San Lorenzo (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Alberto Huarte and Joaquín Zabalza (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Portal de la Rochapea / Puerta Interior (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Portal de la Rochapea / Puerta Exterior
Portal Nuevo and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 3, 2023
2. Portal Nuevo and Marker
(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Palacio del Condestable (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pamplona.
 
Regarding Portal Nuevo. The text for the marker was mostly taken from the Pamplona tourism site (pamplona.es).
 
Portal Nuevo image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 3, 2023
3. Portal Nuevo
The marker is out of view on the east side of the portal, to the far left in this view.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Nov. 10, 2026