Olite Attractions
The old-world little town of Olite lies on the Río Cidacos, south of Pamplona. There was a settlement here in Roman times, but the town's heyday was in the 15th century, when the kings of Navarre made it their residence and built the huge castle, a labyrinth of passages and rooms.
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Castle of the Kings of Navarre
The castle, which became more of a palace following alterations by Charles III of Navarre in the early 15th C, was partially destroyed in the 1800s but is still impressive.
San Pedro
The church of San Pedro (12th-13th C.) is distinguishable by its two dissimilar towers. The doorway, with scenes from the life of St Peter, is flanked by two eagles symbolizing power and goodness.
Santa María la Real
The 14th century church of Santa María la Real, below the Palacio de los Reyes de Navarra, has a very beautiful Gothic doorway, in the center of which is the Virgin, surrounded by the Apostles. It has a 16th century retablo and a Gothic figure of Christ.
