Estella Attractions 
The ancient little town of Estella, lying on the Río Ega well away from the main traffic routes, was founded by King Sancho Ramírez in 1090 on the site of an earlier Roman settlement. During the Middle Ages it was an occasional residence of the kings of Navarre and a staging-point on the pilgrims' road to Santiago de Compostela, the Way of St James. A 12th century guide for pilgrims describes it as a hospitable city. The Jews and Franks (Frenchmen, foreigners) who were encouraged by the kings of Navarre to settle in Estella lived in their own separate quarters of the town and contributed to its prosperity - still evidenced by its many towers and palaces.
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Palacio de los Reyes de Navarra
This palace of the kings of Navarre has a history dating back to the 1100s. On display in the palace are paintings by Gustavo de Maeztu.
Calle de la Rúa
From the Town Hall Calle de la Rúa leads east, lined by handsome burghers' houses and noble mansions, notable among them the 16th century Casa de Fray Diego de Estella and the 17th Century Palacio del Gobernador (both on the left-hand side).
Santo Sepulcro
Farther along Calle de la Rúa, on the right, is the church of Santo Sepulcro, which was begun in the late 12th century. In the tympanum of the Gothic doorway are represented the Crucifixion, the Entombment and the Resurrection of Christ; flanking the doorway are fine statues of Apostles.
Town Hall
In the Plaza de San Martín is the 16th century Ayuntamiento, with two very fine municipal coats of arms on the facade.
