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Olite

Fodor's Review:

41 km (25 mi) south of Pamplona, you'll find a storybook castle marooned on the plains of Navarra. Olite offers an unforgettable glimpse into the life of Spain in the Middle Ages, including the 11th-century church of San Pedro, revered for its finely worked Romanesque cloisters and portal. It's the town's castle, though, restored by Carlos III in the French style and brimming with ramparts, crenellated battlements, and watchtowers, that captures the imagination most. You can walk the ramparts. And should you get tired or hungry, part of the castle has been converted into a parador, making a fine place to catch a bite or a few z's.

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