This noble house, with an enormous central courtyard, was built in 1530 by the Fourth Count of Lerín and was linked by inheritance to the ducal house of Alba, which later donated it to different institutions of the city. In the 17th century and part of the 18th it was the Archbishop’s residence; it later became the seat of the City Council between 1752 and 1760 while the new city hall was being built. More recently, it was home to the Amigos del Arte, a musical association, and now has been renovated to host a cultural centre.
PABLO SARASATE MUSEUM
Located in the Condestable Palace, a 15th century building opposite the church of San Saturnino. The museum displays Sarasate's personal items, others related to his family and friends; photographs, gifts and decorations awarded by kings and emperors, scores, works and musical programs bequeathed by the artist Pablo Sarasate to the City Council. An outstandingly large portrait of the violinist presides over the room; the bronze bust of Mariano Benlliure; the violins: Vuillaume and Gand and Bernardel; the Bechstein piano. There is also an archive with scores and the artist's library.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Address: Calle Mayor, 2. 31001 Pamplona - Iruña
Telephone number: +34 948 424 100
Route:
From Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 22:00
Saturday, from 09:00 to 14:00 - Sunday and Holydays: closed
San Fermin:
From July 6 to 8: closed
From July 9 to 14, from 11:00 to 14:00
CHRISTMAS:
24 and 31 December and 5 January, from 09:00 to 14:00
25 December and 1 and 6 January, closed
Price: Free
Pablo Sarasate Museum
From Monday to Saturday, from 18:00 to 21:00
SUMMER (July 1 to August 31): Monday to Friday, from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00 .
San Fermin:
From July 6 to 8: closed
From July 9 to 14, from 11:00 to 14:00
CHRISTMAS:
24 and 31 December and 5 January, from 11:00 to 14:00
25 December and 1 and 6 January, closed
Price: Free