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Pamplona is situated in the northeast of Spain Wholesale Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys , and is capital of the Navarra region. Most people know the city because of the 'Running of the Bulls', as immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in his novel, The Sun Also Rises, but it was also an important town on the pilgrim's route to Santiago de Compostela. Pamplona has retained its historic quarter, with the Plaza del Castillo at its heart Wholesale Ottawa Senators Jerseys , and there are plenty of bars (tascas) which remain lively through the year. The city is also well placed for the Pyrenees Mountains to the north.
Pamplona became capital of the independent kingdom of Navarre in the 10th century. The city enjoyed its golden age during the reign of Charles III who is buried in the cathedral. In the early 15th century Navarre formed a union with neighbouring Castile. Around this time a young nobleman, Ignatius Loyola, was wounded while defending the city from the French. He later formed the Order of Jesuits and went on to become a saint.
The Fiesta de San Fermin, which runs from the 6th to the 14th of July, is one of Europe's most exciting annual events. Held in honour of the city's patron saint Wholesale New York Rangers Jerseys , the festival is world-famous for the Running of the Bulls (el encierro), which takes place each morning. The afternoons are devoted to bullfights, while the nights are celebrated with lots of eating and some serious partying. You can also expect plenty of noisy fireworks and traditional music throughout the festival. Usually around half a million visitors descend on Pamplona during San Fermin, so accommodation will be booked up months in advance.
The former bullring, now the Plaza del Castillo Wholesale New York Islanders Jerseys , lies at the heart of Pamplona. Running parallel to this square is the narrow street of calle Estafeta where the running of the bulls takes place. There are also many lively bars and restaurants along this thoroughfare.
A 16th century hospital houses the excellent Museum of Navarre. Highlights include Goya's painting of the Marquis de San Adrian, a collection of Iron Age and Roman artifacts Wholesale New Jersey Devils Jerseys , and a couple of Flemish paintings on copper. The 13th century murals are also worth seeing.
Pamplona's tourist office is situated in Calle Estava and is open daily. The city has a small airport situated just 4 miles (6.5km) from the centre. There are regular flights to Pamplona from Madrid and Barcelona.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to backpedal on the issue of creating an official First Lady position for his wife amid attacks from left-wing opponents and a petition against the move, officials and reports said.
The newly elected 39-year-old president promised in March on the campaign trail to create a “a real status” for his wife Brigitte, who is his former school teacher.
The issue has become a new political headache for Macron after an online petition against creating the role garnered more than 200,000 signatures and a poll showed a majority of French people were also opposed.
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Instead, the presidency will clarify Brigitte Macron’s resources and make public the cost to the public purse, the source and the BFM news channel said.
The new status would have seen France copy the American system of having a President and First Lady roles. Neither country has ever had a female head of state.
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The wife of the French president has historically always played a public role at official functions and has a small security and secretarial staff. But she has no formal job title, like the partners of the British prime minister or German chancellor.
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The focus on the First Lady proposition comes at a bad time for Macron as polls show his popularity slipping badly only three months after the young centrist clinched a sensational victory in May.
One poll published last week showed just 36 percent of respondents held a positive view of him.
Parliament is also preparing to vote for a new ethics law on Wednesday which will prevent MPs from employing their partners or family members as assistants after a series of scandals.
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