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Logroño

Logroño is the capital of La Rioja, an autonomous community in northern Spain. It lies on the Ebro River and has a population of about 150,000, making it the region’s largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of La Rioja.

The historic center preserves a medieval-to-early modern urban fabric. Notable landmarks include the Concatedral de Santa

Economy and education: The economy is dominated by services and the wine sector, with many bodegas in

Transport and climate: The city is well connected by road and rail to other Spanish cities. It

María
de
la
Redonda
and
the
Puente
de
Piedra,
which
crosses
the
Ebro.
The
Calle
del
Laurel
is
a
popular
part
of
the
old
town,
famed
for
its
tapas
and
wine
bars.
The
Museo
de
La
Rioja,
located
in
Logroño,
presents
regional
archaeology,
history,
and
art.
the
surrounding
Rioja
wine
region.
The
Rioja
Denominación
de
Origen
Calificada
(DOCa
Rioja)
designates
the
area’s
wines.
The
Universidad
de
La
Rioja,
founded
in
1992,
has
campuses
in
the
city
and
offers
programs
across
multiple
disciplines.
Logroño
is
a
base
for
wine
tourism
and
day
trips
to
nearby
towns.
has
a
mild
continental
climate
with
hot
summers
and
cool
winters.
The
local
culture
emphasizes
gastronomy
and
wine,
reflecting
its
location
in
the
Rioja
wine
region.