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Urban street scene in Burlada with buildings and trees. Zarateman, CC BY-SA 3.0

Burlada/Burlata

Navarre

21,280Population
2.12 km²Area
423 mElevation
31600Postal code

Burlada, also known as Burlata, is a municipality in Navarre, Spain, located just 3 km from Pamplona. It is characterized by its rich history, urban continuity with the capital, and vibrant cultural events.

02Geography

Burlada is situated in the Cuenca de Pamplona, forming part of the metropolitan area of Pamplona. The town is bordered by several municipalities, including Pamplona and Villava to the north, Huarte to the east, Valle de Egüés to the south, and Pamplona again to the west.

Distance to Pamplona
3 km

03History

Historically, Burlada was a favored retreat for the Kings of Navarre, who spent time at a now-ruined palace that was privately connected to an ancient Romanesque church. The town is also notable for its medieval bridge over the river Arga.

Burlada, a municipality in Navarre, Spain, is known for its history and vibrant cultural events, located near Pamplona.

04Cultural Heritage

Burlada features several significant monuments, including the medieval bridge with six arches and various early 20th-century palaces. The Church of San Juan, inaugurated in 1954, showcases neoclassical elements and a notable retablo.

Modern building and sculpture in a roundabout in Burlada, Navarra.
A modern building in Burlada, Navarra, with a metal sculpture in the roundabout.
Historic style building with a tower in Burlada, Navarra.
Burlada mansion with a tower and historic architectural details in Navarra.

05Festivals and Events

Burlada hosts vibrant festivals, particularly from August 14 to 19, featuring various cultural activities, concerts, and traditional events. The festivities include bull releases, children's activities, and a procession honoring the Virgin of the Assumption.

Burlada/Burlata · Data
Province
Navarre
Autonomous community
Navarre
Population
21,280
Area
2.12 km²
Elevation
423 m
Postal code
31600
Website
https://www.burlada.es/
Coordinates
42.8265, -1.6156

Photos

San Juan Bautista church with bell tower and stone facade in Burlada.
San Juan Bautista Church in Burlada, Navarra, with its bell tower and stone facade under a blue sky.
Facade of San Blas Church in Burlada, Navarra, with stone and brick and Gothic style.
San Blas Church in Burlada, Navarra, features a stone and brick facade with Gothic design and decorative top details.
Burlada town hall building with flags and a clock on the facade.
The Burlada Town Hall in Navarra, with a modern facade and flags on the roof.

Map

Nearby

Multi-story building with columns in the square of Huarte Navarra.
Huarte
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Aerial view of Pamplona with river and historic center.
Pamplona
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Own text, written with AI assistance from the facts in Wikipedia · Burlada · Data: Wikidata Q732730 · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, see individual licenses. · CC BY-SA 4.0