Cathedral of Logroño. La Rioja. Northern Spain Catedral de Santa María de la Redonda


Logroño´s Gothic cathedral is situated in the historic quarter of the city. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Logroño is a city in northern Spain, on the Ebro River. It is the capital of the autonomous community of La Rioja, formerly known as Logroño Province. The population of Logroño in 2004 was 142,143. The city is a centre of the trade in Rioja wine, for which the area is noted, and also produces wood, metal, and textile the 10th century, possession of Logroño was disputed between the kings of Navarre and those of Castile; the region was finally annexed to Castile in 1173. Alfonso VI of Castile granted Logroño a charter of rights that served as a model for other Spanish cities. Logroño is the shopping and financial capital of La Rioja. Its economy is heavily reliant on wine.


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