Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Logroño (Spain). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda, Church of San Bartolomé, and Church of Santa María de Palacio. Also, be sure to include House of Sciences in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Logroño (La Rioja).
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Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda
Also known as: Concatedral de Logroño
Large church known for towers and artwork. The Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda is a co-cathedral located in Logroño, in La Rioja, Spain.
The name "redonda" refers to the rounded shape of an earlier church on the site. It had the status of collegiate church from the 15th century when Logrono became a city. The present building was raised 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.
The church has two elaborately decorated towers, each containing a set of bells. The sidewall of the church has a clock split into three faces : one each for the hour, minute and second. The entrance to the church is set in an alcove filled with Christian sculptures, protected by high iron gates and netting to prevent people or birds entering. The towers are similarly netted but the famous storks which inhabit Logroño can still nest on the highest ledges.[1]
Address: Calle Portales, 14, 26001 Logroño
Church of San Bartolomé
Also known as: Iglesia de San Bartolomé
Parish in Logroño, Spain. The Church of San Bartolomé is the oldest church of Logroño, Spain. Its construction dates back to the 12th century, so partly preserves Romanesque style in the head and in the initial part of the tower, and continues during the 13th century, with the Gothic style development, building the magnificent arched portal, which contains some Romanesque sculptures that tell the life of saint Bartholomew and other Bible passages.
It has been protected by a heritage listing (currently Bien de Interés Cultural) since 1866. The Church of San Bartholomé is located in the Landmark No. 9 on the Way of St. James, a World Heritage Site. It is located 612 km from Santiago de Compostela.[2]
Address: Calle San Bartolomé, 2, 26001 Logroño
Church of Santa María de Palacio
Also known as: Iglesia de Santa María de Palacio
Church in Logroño, Spain. The Church of Santa María de Palacio is a church located in Logroño, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1943.[3]
Address: Calle Marqués de San Nicolás, 36, 26001 Logroño
House of Sciences
Museum, Specialty museum
Address: Calle del Ebro, 1, 26009 Logroño
Theatre of Bretón de los Herreros
Also known as: Teatro Bretón de los Herreros
Theatre in Logroño, Spain. The Theatre of Bretón de los Herreros is a nineteenth-century theatre located in Logroño, Spain. The theatre has had its present name since 1902 when it was renamed in honour of Manuel Bretón de los Herreros. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1983.[4]
Address: Calle Breton de los Herreros 11, 26001 Logrono
Mercado de San Blas
Market, Shopping, Shopping centre, Tapas, Bars and clubs
Address: Calle del Laurel, 1, 26001 Logroño
Museum of La Rioja
Museum, Specialty museum
Address: Plaza San Agustín, 26001 Logroño, La Rioja
Church of Santiago el Real
Church
Address: Calle de Boterias, 2, 26001 Logroño
Monument to General Espartero
The monument to General Espartero of Logroño is a large sculptural ensemble of 11,130 kilos of bronze, whose main part is an equestrian statue representing the politician and military Baldomero Espartero, who was regent of Spain with Isabel II as queen. It is located in the Paseo del Príncipe de Vergara or Paseo del Espolón of this city.
General Espartero's wife, Doña María Jacinta Martínez de Sicilia y Santa Cruz, was a native of Logroño, being this the city where they both lived part of their lives and died.
It is located in the center of a circular fountain, on a raised pedestal and surrounded by four lions lying down, also in bronze; two sleeping and others with their heads raised. The whole set rests on a platform as a step in the center of the fountain. On the edge of this platform fourteen words are read in bronze, related to his person: "Peace, Prudence, Loyalty, Temperance, Abnegation, Homeland, Fortitude, Victory, Patriotism, Justice, Law, Heroism, Logroño and Spain". On one of the sides of the base is the inscription "To Espartero" accompanied by a garland, all also in bronze.
Lardero
Village in Spain. Lardero is a village in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 20.36 square kilometres and as of 2011 had a population of 8438 people.[5]
Oyón-Oion
Also known as: Oyón
Town in Spain. Oyón in Spanish or Oion in Basque is a town and municipality located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country, northern Spain. The town was formed by the incorporation of the towns Barriobusto and Labraza. It is located just 5km north of the city of Logroño in La Rioja.
Oyón is a sister city of the French town Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx.[6]