Pamplona, Spain: Castle Square is the heart and soul of the city.
The Café Iruña certainly embodies the spirit of Pamplona and its history. It was founded in 1888 in the 'Plaza del Castillo' (Castle Square) by a group of people from Pamplona. The name comes from the Basque language's name for the city of Pamplona, 'Iruña'. Furthermore, this restaurant was the first establishment in the city to have electric lights installed. Aside from being so popular during the Sanfermines, the cafés other claim to fame is that it was often visited by the American writer, Ernest Hemingway. In fact, just next to the café there is a section devoted to the famous writer called Hemingway Corner that you can visit on prior request. This spot is a tranquil place in the old quarter of the city and is perfect if you want a quiet place to relax, just as Hemingway did all those years ago. The Café Iruña pays their own homage to Ernest Hemingway with a large bronze bust of the writer which can be found at the end of the bar.
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Location: Castle Square, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, Europe
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