Logroño is the capital of the province of La Rioja and situated in northern Spain. Traversed in its northern part by the Ebro River, Logroño has historically been a place of passage – such as the Camino de Santiago.

The population of the city in 2019 was 151,136 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.

Places of interest

• Andrea The Greek goddess.
• 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 los Riojanos Ilustres, 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”.

Santa María de Palacio Church.

• 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.
• Theatre of Bretón de los Herreros

Recreation (plazas and parks)

• Paseo del Príncipe de Vergara (El Espolón): Located in the financial center of the capital and positioned in the center by the statue of General Espartero.
• Plaza del Ayuntamiento: Located on the Avenue of Peace, the modern Town Hall of Logroño, designed by architect Rafael Moneo, is in a large plaza where in years past it has seen numerous public acts, festivals, expositions, concerts, and in the last few years, during Christmas, a life size reconstruction of the nativity scene.
• Parque del Carmen: Located near the bus station, this park has a variety of flora and fauna including several ducks and birds.

One of the Palaces of Espolón.

• Plaza del Mercado: Located somewhere near Calle Portales, one of the most famous avenues of the city, at the foot of the Round Cathedral. This is where the nightly festivals of Logroño occur, near Calle Mayor (Marqués de San Nicolas Street).
• Parque del Ebro: Located near the Ebro, an extensive park full of vegetation ideal for relaxing. Also has a bike path traversing through the park.
• Parque de la Ribera: Next to Parque del Ebro, recently constructed. Here many gardens are found alongside the Plaza de Toros de la Ribera. Also: Riojaforum. Palacio de Congresos y Auditorio de La Rioja
• Parque de San Miguel