La Rioja is a province in Northern Spain which is bordered Castilla Leon, Aragon, Basque County and Navarre. Logrono is the capital city of La Rioja where as Alfaro, Arnedo, Haro and Calahorra regions are some of the other important cities of La Rioja. La Rioja is characteristically arid and dry however there is a hint of some wonderful scenery and some high mountain ranges in the northern region of this province.
History of La Rioja
The capital city of La Rioja, Logrono was constantly having borderland disputes between the king of Castilla and the king of Navarre. This dispute was ultimately settled when Henry 1st of England awarded the region to Castilla in the 11th century. However, during the Peninsular War, Napoleonic Forces took back La Rioja and since then until 1814 this province remained under the French leadership. During that period, at the time of the 1812 Liberal Constitution, La Rioja was declared as the independent province by Constitutional Cortes. However, it was after the demise of Francisco Franco that La Rioja was ultimately declared as the independent community of Spain.
The Capital City Logrono
Logrono, the capital of La Rioja is the main centre of business for the local wine for which this region is well renowned for. Logrono is in fact a modern city which is situated on the Ebro River. Santa Maria de Palacio is one of the oldest church and even one of the most attractive places to visit in Logrono. This church was built in the 11th century and features a graceful, tall Gothic Spire with some outstanding cloisters. Many pilgrims when they come to visit the tomb of St James in Santiago de Compostela usually pass through this Ebro River which is one of the oldest bridges in this region.
Famous Haro wine in La Rioja
La Rioja is in fact not a tourist destination but due to its finest wine it is well known across the whole world. Haro is said to be one of the best place to get some of best quality wines as it is into wine making since the Roman era. On the main feast day in Haro, the locals try to dowse each other with some kind of stuff. This particular day is known as the battle of wines. For all of you interested in finding more about wines in Haro you can visit the nearby Wine Museum which is situated just near the Haro station.
San Millán de la Cogolla
The town of San Millán de la Cogolla was actually named after the St Emilian who was born in this town way back in 473. St Emilian was a shepherd who later went on to become a cave hermit. Most of the miracles of St Emilian were been recognized to him after his death and thus his tomb became one of the most visited sites for pilgrimage. Besides this there are many famous monasteries in San Millán de la Cogolla which include Monasterio de Yuso and Monasterio de Suso.
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