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Logroño is a city in northern Spain, and it is the capital of the province of La Rioja. The city’s history goes back to a Celtic settlement with the name Vareia, which subsequently became Roman with the name Varelus. The city developed into a port and trade city on the river Ebro, and the Romans built a road through the city on the route between Tarragona and Asturias. In the 7th century, the Moors conquered the city, which later became part of Spanish Castile. The king granted Logroño city rights in 1095, and in 1099 a new bridge was built in the city, making Logroño an important place on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The settlement developed and it formally became a town in 1431.
Today, Logroño’s old town is south of the Ebro, and the old streets are cozy. You can start a stroll at the Plaza de Mercado square. Here you can see the city’s great church, Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda, whose history goes back to Logroño’s early Spanish times. The current cathedral was built in late Gothic style in the years 1516-1598, and through the 1600s and 1700s the building was extended in several stages. The double-towered facade was built 1742-1759. In the interior you can notice several interesting works of art and a beautiful altarpiece that dominates the impression of the large hall church.
You can see other churches in Logroño as well, such as the three-aisled Iglesia de San Bartolomé, which is the oldest church in the city. The Iglesia de San Bartolomé was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, and here you can, among other things, see an impressive baroque portal and a beautiful, gilded altarpiece. You can also visit the Iglesia de Santa María de Palacio, which is almost contemporary with the Iglesia de San Bartolomé, but the church has been remodeled to some extent over the years. Here, too, you can see an impressive main altar. In the center of Logroño there are several beautiful parks such as Paseo del Espolón. You can also take a nice walk along the Ebro and e.g. see the Puente de Piedra bridge, a newer replacement for the old bridge built in Castilian times.
From Logroño’s interesting history, you can see a preserved part of the city’s 16th-century walls along Calle Once de Junio. Here is the Muralla del Revellín and one of the towers of the former fortifications. Close by, you can learn more about the city at the local history museum, Museo de La Rioja, which tells the story of Logroño and the region’s development over time. If you continue through the streets of the old town, you can enjoy the beautiful market, Mercado San Blas, which opened in its current market hall in 1930. If you want to visit another good museum, the Museum Würth La Rioja southeast of Logroño is a good choice, which exhibits avant-garde – contemporary art from the fine Würth collection.
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Overview of Logroño
Logroño is a city in northern Spain, and it is the capital of the province of La Rioja. The city’s history goes back to a Celtic settlement with the name Vareia, which subsequently became Roman with the name Varelus. The city developed into a port and trade city on the river Ebro, and the Romans built a road through the city on the route between Tarragona and Asturias. In the 7th century, the Moors conquered the city, which later became part of Spanish Castile. The king granted Logroño city rights in 1095, and in 1099 a new bridge was built in the city, making Logroño an important place on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The settlement developed and it formally became a town in 1431.
Today, Logroño’s old town is south of the Ebro, and the old streets are cozy. You can start a stroll at the Plaza de Mercado square. Here you can see the city’s great church, Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda, whose history goes back to Logroño’s early Spanish times. The current cathedral was built in late Gothic style in the years 1516-1598, and through the 1600s and 1700s the building was extended in several stages. The double-towered facade was built 1742-1759. In the interior you can notice several interesting works of art and a beautiful altarpiece that dominates the impression of the large hall church.
You can see other churches in Logroño as well, such as the three-aisled Iglesia de San Bartolomé, which is the oldest church in the city. The Iglesia de San Bartolomé was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, and here you can, among other things, see an impressive baroque portal and a beautiful, gilded altarpiece. You can also visit the Iglesia de Santa María de Palacio, which is almost contemporary with the Iglesia de San Bartolomé, but the church has been remodeled to some extent over the years. Here, too, you can see an impressive main altar. In the center of Logroño there are several beautiful parks such as Paseo del Espolón. You can also take a nice walk along the Ebro and e.g. see the Puente de Piedra bridge, a newer replacement for the old bridge built in Castilian times.
About the Logroño travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Logroño travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Spanish city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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Spain Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/spain
City tourism: https://visitlo-grono.es
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