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What to see and do in Orkoien

What to see and do in Orkoien (Comarca de Pamplona, Navarra): 3 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Historical milestones

Towns near Orkoien

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What to see and do in Orkoien

Orkoien
Village
A municipality 5 km northeast of Pamplona, made independent in 1991 from the Cendea de Olza. Its first historical record dates from the early 13th century. It grew from 238 inhabitants in 1973 to more than a thousand in 1981, driven by the Volkswagen plant in neighboring Arazuri and the metalworking industry.
Iglesia de San Miguel de Orkoien
Monument
A Gothic-style church built on an earlier Romanesque structure, dedicated to San Miguel, the village's patron, whose feast is celebrated on 29 September.
Cuartel general de Wellington en Orkoien
Historical milestone
During the Napoleonic Wars, the Duke of Wellington set up his headquarters in Orkoien while directing operations against French-occupied Pamplona.