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Places to see in ( La Rioja - Spain ) Logrono

Places to see in ( La Rioja - Spain ) Logrono Logroño is a city in northern Spain, on the Ebro River. It is the capital of the province of La Rioja. The population of the city in 2008 was 153,736 while the metropolitan area included nearly 197,000 inhabitants. The city is a centre of the trade in Rioja wine, for which the area is noted, and produces wood, metal and textile products. Logroño is located in the northern region of La Rioja, on the river Ebro, 384 metres (1,260 feet) above sea level. The Camino de Santiago passes through the city. The city lies 152 km (94 mi) from Bilbao, 172 km (107 mi) from Zaragoza, 336 km (209 mi) from Madrid and 468 km (291 mi) from Barcelona. Logroño was an old settlement, first of the Romans, under the name of Vareia, a commercial port, and then of the Celts. From the 10th century, possession of Logroño was disputed between the kings of Navarre and those of Castile; the region was finally annexed to Castile. The name is a combination of le and Groin, mashed together as Logroño over time. Alfonso VI of Castile granted Logroño in 1095 a charter of rights that served as a model for other Spanish cities. In 1609 and 1610 Logroño was the main seat of the Basque witch trials, part of the Spanish Inquisition. Logroño is the shopping and financial capital of La Rioja. Its economy is heavily reliant on wine. It is twinned with Dunfermline, Darmstadt, Libourne, Dax, Rancagua, Ciudad de La Rioja, Brescia, Hagunia. The new airport Logroño-Agoncillo connects the city with Madrid and Barcelona. Alot to see in Logrono such as : Con-Catedral de Santa María de la Redonda Iglesia (Church) de San Bartolomé Iglesia de Santiago Iglesia de Palacio Museo de La Rioja Parlamento de La Rioja, an old factory of the tabacalera, the national tobacco company. Muralla del Revellín Fuente (Fountain) de la Gran Vía in which royal figures with a connection to either Logroño or La Rioja are represented in bronze. Because the figures are placed looking towards the public and so large torrents of water pour down behind them, the fountain is commonly known as the one with "wet backs". Peña Bajenza, a massive rock formation which can be seen from the town. Bridge of Mantible, in the El Cortijo district. Constructed during the Roman era and declared Bien de Interés Cultural in the Monument category on January 25, 1983. ( La Rioja - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting La Rioja . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in La Rioja - Spain Join us for more    / @placestoseein3171   http://placestoseein87.blogspot.com.eg/ https://plus.google.com/1084608455791...   / placestoseein87     / placestoseein1   https://www.tumblr.com/blog/placestos...   / places-to-see-in