{"id":4774,"date":"2025-07-11T10:12:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T08:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/ruta\/a-weekend-break-in-central-navarre-come-and-visit-the-medieval-towns-and-villages\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:52:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:52:37","slug":"a-weekend-break-in-central-navarre-come-and-visit-the-medieval-towns-and-villages","status":"publish","type":"ruta","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/ruta\/a-weekend-break-in-central-navarre-come-and-visit-the-medieval-towns-and-villages\/","title":{"rendered":"A weekend break in Central Navarre: come and visit the medieval towns and villages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the best routes and activities to be immersed in the rich medieval history of Central Navarre. Visit the picturesque medieval charter towns of Uju\u00e9\/Uxue, Artajona and Obanos for an unforgettable weekend. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the best routes and activities to be immersed in the rich medieval history of Central Navarre. Visit the picturesque medieval charter towns of Uju\u00e9\/Uxue, Artajona and Obanos for an unforgettable weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4776,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[219,267,271,277],"tags":[],"periodos":[81,85,82],"class_list":["post-4774","ruta","type-ruta","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artajona-en","category-obanos-en","category-puente-la-reina-gares-en","category-ujue-uxue-en","periodos-rutas-culturales","periodos-rutas-para-familias","periodos-todo"],"acf":{"enlaces_pueblo":false,"faq_pueblo":false,"googlemaps_pueblo":"","video_ruta":{"ID":4764,"id":4764,"title":"Escapada-fin-semana-visita-villas-medievales-ujue","filename":"Escapada-fin-semana-visita-villas-medievales-ujue.mp4","filesize":41097250,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/Escapada-fin-semana-visita-villas-medievales-ujue.mp4","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/ruta\/a-weekend-break-in-central-navarre-come-and-visit-the-medieval-towns-and-villages\/escapada-fin-semana-visita-villas-medievales-ujue-2\/","alt":"","author":"4","description":"","caption":"","name":"escapada-fin-semana-visita-villas-medievales-ujue-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":4774,"date":"2025-07-08 08:54:25","modified":"2025-08-21 10:41:28","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"video\/mp4","type":"video","subtype":"mp4","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/video.png","width":3840,"height":2160},"menu_image":false,"cont_flex":[{"acf_fc_layout":"recorrido","track_flex":{"ID":4775,"id":4775,"title":"ujue-artajona-obanos","filename":"ujue-artajona-obanos.gpx","filesize":245157,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/ujue-artajona-obanos.gpx","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/ruta\/a-weekend-break-in-central-navarre-come-and-visit-the-medieval-towns-and-villages\/ujue-artajona-obanos-2\/","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"","name":"ujue-artajona-obanos-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":4774,"date":"2025-07-15 10:04:19","modified":"2025-07-15 10:04:19","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"text\/xml","type":"text","subtype":"xml","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/text.png"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"1","fullcoltxt_flexible":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hDKxSHwso7Wk58Ua8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See in Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"1","fullcoltxt_flexible":"<h2>Uju\u00e9 \/Uxue, one of the ten Wonders of Navarre<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"img","txtcol_flex":"<p>Start your weekend in Navarre in <strong>Uju\u00e9\/Uxue<\/strong>, a charming <strong>medieval town<\/strong> recognised as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lospueblosmasbonitosdeespana.org\/lpmbe\/ficha-pueblo\/?id_lugar=65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one of the most beautiful towns in Spai<\/a><\/strong>n. <\/p>\n<p>Marvel at the views from this town that perches on the top of the<strong> Sierra de Uju\u00e9\/Uxue mountains<\/strong>. Every day here is a visual spectacle. On the clearest days, you can make out the Pyrenees, the silhouette of the Moncayo Range and the desert landscape of the Bardenas Reales badlands. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","imgcol_flex":{"ID":3106,"id":3106,"title":"Vista panor\u00e1mica de Uju\u00e9","filename":"ujue-head.jpg","filesize":454032,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-head.jpg","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/towns-and-villages\/ujue-head-2\/","alt":"Vista panor\u00e1mica de Uju\u00e9","author":"1","description":"Vista panor\u00e1mica de Uju\u00e9","caption":"Vista panor\u00e1mica de Uju\u00e9","name":"ujue-head-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":3105,"date":"2025-05-08 13:00:17","modified":"2025-05-08 13:00:17","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":800,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-head-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-head-300x125.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":125,"medium_large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-head-768x320.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":267,"large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-head-1024x427.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":267,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-head-1536x640.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":640,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-head.jpg","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":800}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"txt","txtcol_flex":"<h3>Historical heritage of the town<\/h3>\n<p>Let yourself be charmed by Uju\u00e9\/Uxue\u2019s old quarter. Set off to explore on foot. Don\u2019t rely on a map and discover the town\u2019s squares, slopes and delightful spots guided by the pure pleasure of the landscape and time. Then, look for the striking <b>Fortress Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de Uju\u00e9\/Uxue<\/b>, a marvel which still has secrets to be discovered. <\/p>\n<p>This sanctuary, declared a National Monument, is steeped in history and mystery. Enjoy <strong>stunning views<\/strong> from the <strong>lookout point<\/strong> and <strong>admire every detail<\/strong> of one of the most elaborate <strong>Gothic fa\u00e7ades<\/strong> in Navarre. In the surrounding area, you can discover places steeped in history, such as the parish house, El Castillazo, an old well and the iconic image of the Virgin of Uju\u00e9.  <\/p>\n","imgcol_flex":{"ID":4769,"id":4769,"title":"Uju\u00e9 qu\u00e9 ver","filename":"ujue-rec4.jpg","filesize":94020,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-rec4.jpg","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/ruta\/a-weekend-break-in-central-navarre-come-and-visit-the-medieval-towns-and-villages\/ujue-rec4-2\/","alt":"Iglesia Uju\u00e9","author":"1","description":"Uju\u00e9 qu\u00e9 ver","caption":"Uju\u00e9 qu\u00e9 ver","name":"ujue-rec4-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":4774,"date":"2025-05-12 09:35:38","modified":"2025-08-21 10:41:28","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":880,"height":880,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-rec4-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-rec4-300x300.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-rec4-768x768.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":640,"large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-rec4.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":640,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-rec4.jpg","1536x1536-width":880,"1536x1536-height":880,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ujue-rec4.jpg","2048x2048-width":880,"2048x2048-height":880}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"2","fullcoltxt_flexible":"<p>If you are left wanting more, you can explore the surroundings of the village:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you venture out for a <strong>walk among the vineyards<\/strong>, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/ruta\/routes-through-the-vineyards-of-central-navarre-the-best-scenery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommended routes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Visita las <strong>ruinas de la ermita de San Miguel<\/strong> en la cara norte del pueblo: aunque no tiene b\u00f3veda sigue siendo espectacular<\/li>\n<li>As you leave the town, stop at the Saludo Cross and enjoy the <strong>stunning view of Uju\u00e9\/Uxue <\/strong>from there: a real photo opportunity. If you go along the NA53-11 road towards Murillo el Fruto for 8 kilometres, you will come to the <strong>Shrine Chapel of the Virgen Blanca<\/strong>, a medieval building in a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The people living in La Blanca hamlet, and from another twenty or so places, sought refuge in Uju\u00e9\/Uxue centuries ago.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"3","fullcoltxt_flexible":"<h2>Artajona, the Middle Ages in their purest form<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"txt","txtcol_flex":"<p><strong>Medieval streets, mysterious legends and prehistoric culture<\/strong>. Artajona has kept its traditional spirit alive. Come and explore this magical town in the heart of Central Navarre, which has stood watch over the centuries and boasts an unrivalled heritage. <\/p>\n<h3>Explore the Cerco de Artajona, the largest medieval walled enclosure in Navarre.<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the highest part of Artajona, where you will find its<strong> famous Cerco<\/strong>, a <strong>spectacular wall <\/strong>that has preserved nine imposing medieval towers intact and makes up one of the most important medieval fortifications in the area.<\/p>\n","imgcol_flex":{"ID":4226,"id":4226,"title":"Cerco de Artajona","filename":"01-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","filesize":282627,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/pueblo\/artajona\/01-cerco-de-artajona-2\/","alt":"Cerco de Artajona","author":"2","description":"Cerco de Artajona","caption":"Cerco de Artajona","name":"01-cerco-de-artajona-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":4222,"date":"2025-07-01 11:59:32","modified":"2025-07-01 11:59:32","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1158,"height":772,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Cerco-de-Artajona-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Cerco-de-Artajona-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Cerco-de-Artajona-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":427,"large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Cerco-de-Artajona-1024x683.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":427,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","1536x1536-width":1158,"1536x1536-height":772,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","2048x2048-width":1158,"2048x2048-height":772}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"img","txtcol_flex":"<p>It really looks as if i<strong>t is straight out of a film<\/strong> and in fact, several scenes of Robin and Marian with <strong>Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn<\/strong> were shot there. <strong>Hollywood<\/strong> fell head over heels with the beautiful spot and yet you still haven\u2019t been? <\/p>\n<p>Entering through any of the gateways of the medieval walled complex is a magical moment. At the heart of this site stands the majestic <strong>Church of San Saturnino<\/strong>, with magnificent views. <a href=\"https:\/\/artajonaturismo.com\/el-cerco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artajona\u2019s medieval walls were a look-out point,<\/a> and from there you can enjoy panoramic views of the town\u2019s architecture , yet what is truly breathtaking is to wander through it and imagine everything those cobble streets have witnessed. <\/p>\n","imgcol_flex":{"ID":21654,"id":21654,"title":"Cerco_Artajona_4","filename":"Cerco_Artajona_4.jpg","filesize":704445,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cerco_Artajona_4.jpg","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/ruta\/a-weekend-break-in-central-navarre-come-and-visit-the-medieval-towns-and-villages\/cerco_artajona_4-2\/","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"","name":"cerco_artajona_4-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":4774,"date":"2026-04-01 10:18:10","modified":"2026-04-01 10:18:10","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2560,"height":1707,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cerco_Artajona_4-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cerco_Artajona_4-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cerco_Artajona_4-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":427,"large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cerco_Artajona_4-1024x683.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":427,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cerco_Artajona_4-1536x1024.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cerco_Artajona_4-2048x1366.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1366}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"txt","txtcol_flex":"<p>What&#8217;s more, this incredible walled complex hides other medieval gems that you are sure to notice: listen to the <strong>only bells in the world that swing the other way<\/strong> round and learn about the culture of bell ringing; take a close look at the delicate polychromy of the <strong>main altarpiece of the Cerco<\/strong>, housed in the <strong>presbytery of the church<\/strong>; and <strong>feel like a true member of the medieval court in the keep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of the enclosure is free to enter. However, there are various guided tours available within the Cerco de Artajona.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","imgcol_flex":{"ID":4228,"id":4228,"title":"06 Iglesia S Saturnino, Cerco de Artajona","filename":"06-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","filesize":449004,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/06-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/pueblo\/artajona\/06-iglesia-s-saturnino-cerco-de-artajona-2\/","alt":"Iglesia San Saturnino Cerco de Artajona","author":"2","description":"","caption":"","name":"06-iglesia-s-saturnino-cerco-de-artajona-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":4222,"date":"2025-07-01 11:59:40","modified":"2025-07-01 11:59:40","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1134,"height":728,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/06-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/06-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona-300x193.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":193,"medium_large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/06-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona-768x493.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":411,"large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/06-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona-1024x657.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":411,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/06-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","1536x1536-width":1134,"1536x1536-height":728,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/06-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","2048x2048-width":1134,"2048x2048-height":728}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"img","txtcol_flex":"<p>There are two types: <strong>guided tours <\/strong>with a local guide or self-guided visits, which include <strong>virtual reality goggles<\/strong> which will whisk you back to the Artajona of centuries ago, thanks to historical re-enactments. <strong>For more information<\/strong> about the tours, call 640089167 or write to this <a href=\"mailto:enekoventassorbet@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artajona.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit the town\u2019s website<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>And that is not all: if you can\u2019t get the Middle Ages out of your mind and want an adventure in Artajona, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escapeartajona.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Escape Street<\/strong><\/a> is for you. This<strong> free game<\/strong> that you can play using your mobile phone will take you to all the town\u2019s hidden nooks and crannies on a mission against the clock in under two hours. Work out the 16 clues with your family, your gang of friends or the best way for you. <\/p>\n","imgcol_flex":{"ID":4229,"id":4229,"title":"Talla g\u00f3tica de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Jerusal\u00e9n","filename":"07-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","filesize":421890,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/07-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/pueblo\/artajona\/07-iglesia-s-saturnino-cerco-de-artajona-2\/","alt":"Talla g\u00f3tica de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Jerusal\u00e9n","author":"2","description":"Talla g\u00f3tica de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Jerusal\u00e9n ","caption":"Talla g\u00f3tica de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Jerusal\u00e9n ","name":"07-iglesia-s-saturnino-cerco-de-artajona-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":4222,"date":"2025-07-01 11:59:49","modified":"2025-07-01 11:59:49","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1134,"height":807,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/07-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/07-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona-300x213.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":213,"medium_large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/07-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona-768x547.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":456,"large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/07-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona-1024x729.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":456,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/07-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","1536x1536-width":1134,"1536x1536-height":807,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/07-Iglesia-S-Saturnino-Cerco-de-Artajona.jpg","2048x2048-width":1134,"2048x2048-height":807}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"5","fullcoltxt_flexible":"<h3>Culture and history outside the walls of Artajona<\/h3>\n<p>Artajona is much more than its walled town: round off your time here by visiting its most important monuments its medieval walls:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a look at the basilica and the Shrine Chapel of <strong>Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Jerusal\u00e9n and the Parish Church of San Pedro<\/strong>, in the lower part of the town known as Rabal.<\/li>\n<li>Travel back to prehistoric times with a <strong>tour of the dolmens of Artajona<\/strong>, one of the most important examples of megalithic architecture in Navarre. If you are interested in this important remnant from the Bronze Age, find out full details <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/ruta\/sights-to-see-in-one-day-in-central-navarre-steles-dolmens-and-settlements\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<li>Take a tasty souvenir home! If you have seen the <strong>Bazt\u00e1n Triology by Dolores Redondo<\/strong>, you will have heard of <strong>txantxigorri<\/strong>. Well, it turns out this dessert is typical of Central Navarre! And the version in Artajona is homemade, fluffy, tastes of cinnamon and it will always be your choice for dessert.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <i><a href=\"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/evento\/historical-encounters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historical Encounters<\/a><\/i> that are held in summer are another event not to miss. Immerse yourself in medieval culture at this festival, which has been declared a Festival of Tourist Interest. <\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"6","fullcoltxt_flexible":"<h2>Obanos: the cradle of Navarrese history and heritage<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"img","txtcol_flex":"<p>Discover Obanos, <strong>a charming town in the region of Puente la Reina<\/strong>. You will be captivated by its imposing and stately character, the result of its noble and defensive past that still lingers in its streets and buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Wander along the <strong>streets<\/strong> that retain their <strong>medieval charm<\/strong>, a legacy that lives on in its brick houses, such as the iconic the <strong>Muzquiz House and Zabalegui House<\/strong>. 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Explore all of its streets and alleys and drink in the history of this beautiful town. The most important monuments in Obanos include<strong> its welcoming squares, its arch with a coat of arms, and its imposing churches and hermitages<\/strong>:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy the town&#8217;s main squares: Plaza de los Fueros and Plaza de San Guillermo.<\/li>\n<li>Step back and admire the<strong> colourful stained glass windows and neo-Gothic style windows of the Church of San Juan Bautista<\/strong>. Then take a closer look at the <strong>Obanos Gateway<\/strong>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an interesting semi-circular arch with a coat of arms located next to the church<\/span>. Everyone takes a photo here, and that\u2019s no surprise.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the shrine chapels of Obanos: the <strong>Shrine Chapel of San Salvador,<\/strong> with its incredible sculptures, the <strong>Shrine Chapel of San Lorenzo<\/strong>, which was once inhabited by Franciscan monks, and the <strong>Shrine Chapel of Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Arnotegui<\/strong>, which has <strong>spectacular views<\/strong> of the beautiful <strong>Valdizarbe valley<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn about the legend of The Mystery Play of Obanos.<\/h3>\n<p>Learn about the magic of the <strong>Mystery Play of Obanos<\/strong>, a fascinating legend that is part of the soul of the Way of St. James. Every two years, this mysterious tale comes to life in the town, in <strong>a unique experience which has been declared a <a href=\"https:\/\/misteriodeobanos.org\/premios\/fiesta-de-interes-turistico-nacional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Festival of National Tourist Interest<\/a>.<\/strong> This is a must-see event. <\/p>\n<p>Find out more about this beautiful town on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.obanos.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">its official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n"}],"descripcion_ruta":" What to see and do in the towns of Uju\u00e9, Artajona and Obanos"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A weekend break in Central Navarre: come and visit the medieval towns and villages - Navarra Media<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/ruta\/a-weekend-break-in-central-navarre-come-and-visit-the-medieval-towns-and-villages\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A weekend break in Central Navarre: come and visit the medieval towns and villages - Navarra Media\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Here are the best routes and activities to be immersed in the rich medieval history of Central Navarre. 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