Navarre - Wikipedia Navarre is one of the historic Basque provinces: its Basque features are conspicuous in the north, but virtually absent on the southern fringes The best-known event in Navarre is the annual festival of San Fermín held in Pamplona in July
Kingdom of Navarre | Facts History | Britannica The Kingdom of Navarre, former independent kingdom of Spain which occupied the area of the present province of Navarra The kingdom was home to sizable Moorish and Jewish populations, and despite its small size in the later Middle Ages, it played a significant role in international politics
The Kingdom of Navarre - That History Nerd Navarre was wrested from the Cordoba Caliphate in 824 by Inigo Arista, founder of the House of Iniguez Navarre was, initially, named "The Kingdom of Pamplona", and in fact didn't come to be known as Navarre until the mid-1100s
Navarre - the former kingdom south of the Pyrenees - Spain Not only is it one of Spain's historic regions - once a kingdom, now an "autonomous community", it also has plenty of stunning landscapes and areas of natural heritage, havens for those looking for history, wildlife and interesting – even exotic – places to visit Old Pamplona circa 1850
The Kingdom of Navarre - Explore Spain Guide Founded in the 9th century by Íñigo Arista, Navarre began as a small kingdom centered around the city of Pamplona Over time, through strategic marriages and military conquests, Navarre expanded its territory to encompass regions such as Aragon, Gascony, and parts of modern-day France
Kingdom of Navarre - Wikipedia The Kingdom of Navarre ( n ə ˈ v ɑːr nə-VAR), [7] originally the Kingdom of Pamplona, occupied lands on both sides of the western Pyrenees, with its northernmost areas originally reaching the Atlantic Ocean (Bay of Biscay), between present-day Spain and France [8] [9]
Navarre Travel Guide - Spain - Eupedia Discover Navarre, Spain's hidden gem with enchanting landscapes, medieval towns, and rich traditions Explore Bardenas Reales, Pamplona, ancient castles, and natural parks in this diverse northern region
Navarra | Spain, Map, History | Britannica Navarra, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of northern Spain, officially known as the Comunidad Foral de Navarra (“Regional Community of Navarra”) It is roughly coextensive with the Spanish portion of the historical kingdom of Navarra and coextensive with the modern provincia (province) of Navarra