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The
capital of
the
province
of
La Rioja,
Logroño is
the major
distribution
centre for
the
region's
wines and
agricultural
products.
Much of
Logroño is
modern but
it does
have an
old
quarter
worthy of
a visit.
The
Catedral
de Santa
Maria de
la Redonda
is located
in La
Plaza del
Mercado
and dates
from the
1400's.
The
Baroque
facade
dates from
1742.
Located
inside is
an
octagonal
chapel
dating
from 1762.
It is open
for
viewing
between
8am and
1pm and
6pm to
8.30pm.
Not far
from here
you will
find a
12th
century
church,
once part
of a royal
palace.
The
Iglesia de
Santa
Maria de
Palacio is
located on
Marques de
San
Nicolas.
The palace
part dates
from 1130. |
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The Ebro
river
flows
through
Logroño
and is
spanned by
a
reconstructed
bridge.
Close by
stands the
16th
century
Convent of
La Merced,
presently
the Town
Hall.
These are
just a few
of the
splendid
buildings
to see in
Logroño.
You will
find
something
of
interest
on every
street
corner and
when we
visited,
we found
the locals
very
enthusiastic
about the
history
and their
architecture.
The
tourist
office was
more than
helpful
and should
be your
first port
of call.
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Logroño
has a
selection
of hotels
to stay
and
presents a
good
selection
of bars
and
restaurants.
Take part,
as the
local
residents
do in the
evening
Paseo,
hopping
from one
tapa bar
to the
next. |
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The
tourist
office is
located at
Paseo del
Principe
de Vergara
and can be
contacted
on
(+34) 941
26 06 65.
From
Logroño
you can
travel
48km to
Haro
or take
the N111
to Soria,
as we did. |
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