Logroño is a small town full of monuments, known for its wine and regional tapas. The town is located on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, so you can meet many pilgrims with characteristic shells on the streets, and the shell symbol and arrows pointing the direction to Santiago de Compostela can be found on the sidewalks and buildings.
Logroño is a city in northern Spain, in the Ebro Valley and the capital of the autonomous community of La Rioja.
Sightseeing
El Parlamento de La Rioja
The most important building in the city is the parliament represents the people of La Rioja, exercises legislative power, approves the budgets and financial statements of La Rioja, promotes and controls political and governmental activities, as well as any other powers that correspond to it in the legal framework in which it is located. (constitution, legal system, etc.). The building itself is very interesting.
El Parlamento de La Rioja
Puente de Piedra
Puente de Piedra – a bridge connecting two parts of the city divided by the Ebro River. It is worth planning the walk in the evening, when the bridge is beautifully lit. Unfortunately, the original structure collapsed in 1871, and the one we admire today dates back to 1884.
Catedral de Santa María de la Redonda
The beautiful historic co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda is a co-cathedral located in Logroño. The name “redonda” means the rounded shape of the previous cathedral. Since the 15th century, when Logrono became a city, the church had the status of a collegiate church. The current structure was elevated to the rank of cathedral in the 20th century. It belongs to the Roman Catholic diocese of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño, which has two other cathedrals.
Paseo del Espolón
Paseo del Espolón a meeting place where you can find some greenery and rest a bit. One of the most important squares in the city and the center of many cultural events.
Theatre of Bretón de los Herreros
Teatro Bretón de los Herreros (Spanish: Teatro Bretón de los Herreros) is a 19th-century theater located in Logroño. It was designated a cultural resource in 1983.
Arco del Revellín
Arco del Revellín – former historic city gate, 1521
La Laurel
The famous wine and gastronomic center of Logroño, called La Laurel by the locals, is not limited to Calle del Laurel alone. It also includes three other intersecting streets (calles): Travesía del Laurel, San Agustín and Albornoz. With a total length of just over 200 meters, there are over 60 restaurants located next to each other. We will eat there mainly Spanish snacks (e.g. patatas bravas, potato tortilla) or tapas or pinchos based on a specific ingredient (mushroom, octopus, cod, etc.).
“Rush hours” in La Laurel are late evenings and afternoons on holidays and weekends. There is a unique buzz there, both in the narrow streets and, of course, in the bars themselves. Quickly ordering a snack and a glass of wine requires considerable skill and special techniques, which the staff have mastered to perfection.
La Rioja Wine Harvest Festival
La Rioja is a very wine-producing region, because most of the area is cultivated with vines. When September comes, in Logroño (the capital of La Rioja), the grape harvest gives rise to the La Rioja Wine Harvest Festival or the Feast of Saint. Matthew. This celebration lasts throughout the week, and its main event usually coincides with St. Patrick’s Day. Matthew (September 21). At this time, guests from various Spanish regions come to the city who love wine and the festive atmosphere. Moreover, the harvest festival has been declared a holiday of national tourist importance. The La Rioja wine harvest festival offers an almost non-stop program of events, because Logroño turns into a party and wine city for the entire week!
