Lost up on the heights of a plateau with no rivers to refresh it and no trees to shelter it, seemingly intoxicated with its solitude, stands Ujué, a delightful medieval village of narrow streets that climb steeply upwards to reach, at the top, the Sanctuary-Fortress of Santa Maria de Ujué.  Located in the Central Zone, Ujué is one of the most important places of worship in Navarre and a spectacular lookout point over the Pyrenees and riverside plains.   The whole place is an exceptional example of a medieval village. It stands on a steeply sloping mound down which the town descends in terraces until at the bottom the village widens out in a labyrinth-type layout. The ancient-looking façades of the houses have huge doorways and the mansions, some baroque and others with a more orthodox character, are ennobled by great coats of arms. Strolling along its steep, narrow cobbled streets is a delightful experience that will lead you to discover hidden corners with fascinating views. At the highest part stands the sanctuary-fortress of Santa Maria, whose construct…