Logroño
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336 km (209 mi) to Madrid; Fuero given in 1095 |
Logroño (Spanish:
The population of the city in 2021 was 150,808 while the metropolitan area included nearly 200,000 inhabitants. The city is a centre of trade of
Etymology
Origin of the name
The origin of this toponym is, as for many other places, unknown. The name Lucronio was first used in a document from 965 where
Other historians have proposed alternative theories, such as a possible derivation from Lucus Brun or Lucus Beronius ("Sacred place in the Beronian forest"), but its etymology remains unknown.[3]
Titles
John II of Castile granted it the title of "City" on 7 February 1431 in Palencia and ratified it on 20 February in Valladolid,[4] thus it stopped being called "Village", despite there being no explicit justification of the reasons for that change. 20 July 1444 the same king added the titles of "Very noble", Spanish: Muy Noble, and "Very loyal", Spanish: Muy Leal, which up until today appear in the seal of the city. In this case, the reason was the loyalty of the habitants against the homonymous king John II of Aragon, because despite the «long war, and wounds and deaths, and robberies, and fires, and damages and oppresions», the city remained loyal to the service of the king of Castile.
5 July 1523, the king Francis I granted it the three fleurs-de-lis for the shield of the city for its resistance during the French siege in 1521.
It also received by Royal Decree the title of "Excellence" 6 December 1854 from
Geography
Logroño is located in the northern region of
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.
History
Logroño was an old settlement, first of the Romans, under the name of Vareia,
Famous people from Logroño include
Demographics
Population centres
- Logroño
- El Cortijo
- Varea
Politics
Term | Mayor | Political Party |
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1979–1983 | Miguel Ángel Marín | UCD |
1983–1987 | Manuel Sainz Ochoa | PSOE |
1987–1991 | Manuel Sainz Ochoa | PSOE |
1991–1995 | Manuel Sainz Ochoa | PSOE |
1995–1999 | José Luis Bermejo | PP |
1999–2003 | Julio Revuelta | PP |
2003–2007 | Julio Revuelta | PP |
2007–2011 | Tomás Santos | PSOE |
2011–2015 | Cuca Gamarra | PP |
2015–2019 | Cuca Gamarra | PP |
2019–2023 | Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza | PSOE |
2023– | Conrado Escobar | PP |
Economy
Logroño is the shopping and financial capital of
Food
There are over 50 taperías (tapas restaurants) located within a four-block area near the town center. The traditional tapas restaurants often serve only one tapa [such as seta (mushroom), served as pincho – pintxo in
Climate
The weather in Logroño – mostly due to its peculiar location, both in terms of distance to the
Climate data for Logroño (1991–2020 normals, extremes since 1948) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 19.3 (66.7) |
23.1 (73.6) |
28.8 (83.8) |
31.2 (88.2) |
39.8 (103.6) |
42.2 (108.0) |
42.8 (109.0) |
40.8 (105.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
27.4 (81.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
42.8 (109.0) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 10.4 (50.7) |
12.2 (54.0) |
16.3 (61.3) |
18.6 (65.5) |
22.8 (73.0) |
27.5 (81.5) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.5 (86.9) |
25.9 (78.6) |
20.5 (68.9) |
14.0 (57.2) |
10.4 (50.7) |
20.0 (68.0) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 6.4 (43.5) |
7.3 (45.1) |
10.5 (50.9) |
12.5 (54.5) |
16.3 (61.3) |
20.6 (69.1) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.1 (73.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
14.9 (58.8) |
9.7 (49.5) |
6.7 (44.1) |
14.2 (57.6) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.3 (36.1) |
2.4 (36.3) |
4.6 (40.3) |
6.5 (43.7) |
9.9 (49.8) |
13.6 (56.5) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.8 (60.4) |
12.8 (55.0) |
9.3 (48.7) |
5.4 (41.7) |
2.9 (37.2) |
8.5 (47.3) |
Record low °C (°F) | −11.6 (11.1) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
0.6 (33.1) |
4.8 (40.6) |
7.2 (45.0) |
6.2 (43.2) |
3.0 (37.4) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
−8.2 (17.2) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 36.8 (1.45) |
31.3 (1.23) |
37.3 (1.47) |
44.6 (1.76) |
45.8 (1.80) |
45.3 (1.78) |
32.1 (1.26) |
20.4 (0.80) |
31.0 (1.22) |
37.8 (1.49) |
48.3 (1.90) |
37.3 (1.47) |
448 (17.63) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 6.9 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 71.9 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 109 | 137 | 198 | 209 | 240 | 281 | 321 | 298 | 232 | 172 | 112 | 97 | 2,406 |
Source: Météo Climat[8] |
Climate data for Logroño (1981–2010 normals) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 19.3 (66.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
27.6 (81.7) |
31.2 (88.2) |
37.6 (99.7) |
42.2 (108.0) |
42.8 (109.0) |
40.6 (105.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
27.4 (81.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
42.8 (109.0) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 9.9 (49.8) |
12.0 (53.6) |
15.9 (60.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
22.0 (71.6) |
26.9 (80.4) |
30.1 (86.2) |
29.8 (85.6) |
25.8 (78.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
13.8 (56.8) |
10.2 (50.4) |
19.5 (67.1) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 5.9 (42.6) |
7.2 (45.0) |
10.2 (50.4) |
12.0 (53.6) |
15.9 (60.6) |
20.1 (68.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.7 (72.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
14.7 (58.5) |
9.5 (49.1) |
6.5 (43.7) |
13.9 (57.0) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.0 (35.6) |
2.4 (36.3) |
4.6 (40.3) |
6.3 (43.3) |
9.7 (49.5) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.6 (60.1) |
12.9 (55.2) |
9.2 (48.6) |
5.3 (41.5) |
2.8 (37.0) |
8.3 (46.9) |
Record low °C (°F) | −11.6 (11.1) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
0.6 (33.1) |
4.8 (40.6) |
7.2 (45.0) |
6.2 (43.2) |
3.0 (37.4) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
−8.2 (17.2) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 28 (1.1) |
23 (0.9) |
26 (1.0) |
46 (1.8) |
47 (1.9) |
44 (1.7) |
30 (1.2) |
21 (0.8) |
26 (1.0) |
37 (1.5) |
40 (1.6) |
38 (1.5) |
405 (15.9) |
Average relative humidity (%)
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78 | 72 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 57 | 55 | 58 | 64 | 72 | 77 | 80 | 67 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 105 | 133 | 189 | 198 | 225 | 270 | 312 | 285 | 220 | 164 | 113 | 93 | 2,305 |
Source: |
Places of interest
- 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".
- 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.[citation needed]
- 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
Social life
Calle del Laurel, known as "the path of the elephants" and Calle San Juan are typical streets where various restaurants and tapas bars offer some of the best pinchos and tapas in northern Spain. Calle Portales is the main street in the old town, where people like to walk and sit in the terraces to eat a meal or drink wine. Calle Marqués de San Nicolás (otherwise known as Calle Mayor) is the main area where people spend weekend nights.
Broadcasting stations
Southwest of Logroño, at 42°26'34"N 2°30'43"W, there is a mediumwave broadcasting station with a transmission power of 20 kW.
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Sports
- handball-Liga ASOBAL - CB Ciudad de Logroño
- Primera División - EdF Logroño
- football-Primera Federación - UD Logroñés
- football-Primera Federación - SD Logroñés
- football-Tercera Federación
Festivals and traditions
The patron saint of Logroño is
The most important festivals are:
- San Bernabé (Saint Barnabas), celebrated on June 11, commemorating the victory and resistance of Logroño against French invaders under Francis Ithat besieged the city in May and June 1521. During this celebration, fried trout is typically served by the Fish Brotherhood, along with bread and wine, allegedly the only foodstuffs available in Logroño during the siege.
- San Mateo, celebrated between September 20 and September 26. Since 2006 the celebrations start the Saturday before September 21 (the day of Saint Matthew) and last for a week.
During the first week of January there is a cultural festival known as "ACTUAL" with
International relations
Twin towns and sister cities
Logroño is
- Brescia, Italy
- Darmstadt, Germany (since 2002)[10]
- Dax, France (since 1960)[11]
- Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. (since 1990)[12]
- El Hagounia, Western Sahara (since 1991)[13]
- Libourne, France (since 1979)[14]
- Rancagua, Chile (since 1992) [15]
- Ciudad de La Rioja, Argentina(since 1992)
Logroño is associated with:
- Vichy, France (since 1965)[16]
- Wilhelmshaven, Germany (since 1990)
Transport
The city is served by the Logroño railway station.
In popular culture
In the 4th season of the HBO television series True Blood, the witch Antonia is from Logroño. She refers to herself as Antonia Galván de Logroño. In the Netflix original series Money Heist, where members of the band of bank robbers use cities as codenames, their accomplice Benjamín Martínez is jokingly given the codename 'Logroño'.
Notable people
Some notable people from Logroño are:
- Mannerist painter.
- Rodrigo de Arriaga, (1592–1667) philosopher, theologian and Jesuit.
- Maria de Arburu, (died in Logrono, 1610) as an alleged witch
- Fausto Elhuyar, (1755–1833) and Juan José Elhuyar (1754–1796) chemists and discoverers of tungsten.
- Martín Zurbano, (1788–1845) liberal military figure.
- Baldomero Espartero, (1793–1879) general and liberal politician.
- Cosme García Sáez, (1818–1874) engineer, first to invent a submersible.
- Ildefonso Zubía, (1819–1891) pharmacist and botanist.
- Julio Rey Pastor, (1888–1962) mathematician.
- María Teresa León, (1903–1988) writer of the Generation of '27.
- Ramón Castroviejo, (1904–1987) eye surgeon.
- María Teresa Gil de Gárate, (1906–1985) educator.
- Gerardo Sacristán, (1907–1964) painter.
- Pepe Blanco, (1911–1981) singer and actor.
- Enrique Blanco Lac, (1914–1994) painter.
- Manuel Jalón, (1925–2011) engineer and inventor.
- Rafael Azcona, (1926–2008) screenwriter and novelist.
- Soledad Bravo, (1943–) Venezuelan singer of Spanish origin.
- Jesús Vicente Aguirre, (1948–) singer-songwriter and writer.
- Pedro J. Ramírez, (1952–) journalist and editor of El Español.
- Luis Burgos, (1957–) representational painter.
- Gaspar Llamazares, (1957–) doctor and politician of Izquierda Abierta.
- Angela Muro, (1962–) actress, singer and componist.
- Pepe Viyuela, (1963–) actor and comedian.
- Eduardo Sáenz de Cabezón, (1972–) mathematician and science communicator.
- Pablo Sainz Villegas, (1977–) classical guitarist.
- Daniel Aranzubía, (1979–) former football player.
- Carlos Coloma Nicolás, (1981–) cross-country mountain biker.
- Pau Quemada, (1983–) field hockey player.
- Alberto Garzón, (1985–) economist and politician of United Left.*
Gallery
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Roman ruins in Varea, near Logroño. This old village was known as "Vareia".
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Monumento del Fuero de Logroño, given by Alfonso VI in 1095, near the Town Hall
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Arch of Revellín Wall
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Science "House"
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Universidad de La Rioja
See also
References
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ I. Rodríguez y R. de Lama, Colección diplomática medieval de La Rioja, vol. I, Logroño 1979, 272–293
- ISBN 978-84-475-0418-3.
El gentilicio Berones en el topónimo Logroño Urbano Espinosa Logroño forma parte de un reducido grupo de topónimos mayores en la España septentrional. cuya etimología resulta inexplicable.
- ^ Rolled leather parchment sealed with lead and the royal seal. Valladolid, 20 February 1431. Logroño municipal register
- ^ Keay, S.; R. Mathisen; H. Sivan; R. Talbert; T. Elliott; S. Gillies. "Places: 246729 (Vareia?)". Pleiades. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ^ "Weather in Logroño". Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- ^ a b c "Standard Climate Values for Logroño". Agencia Estatal de Meteorología. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Météo climat stats Moyennes 1991/2020 Espagne (page 2)" (in French). Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ^ "Extreme Climate Values for Logroño". Agencia Estatal de Meteorología. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Städtepartnerschaften und Internationales". Büro für Städtepartnerschaften und internationale Beziehungen (in German). Archived from the original on 2013-07-23. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ^ Rioja, La. "Actos del 50 Aniversario del hermanamiento entre Dax y Logroño - laRioja.com. Foto 1 de 38". www.larioja.com.
- ^ A-Z Twinning and Networking (. Accessed 2010-11-02.)
- ^ "Ayuntamiento de Logroño | Hagunia" (in Spanish). Xn--logroo-0wa.es. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
- ^ "Ayuntamiento de Logroño | Libourne" (in Spanish). Xn--logroo-0wa.es. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
- ^ "Ayuntamiento de Logroño | Rancagua" (in Spanish). Xn--logroo-0wa.es. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
- ^ "National Commission for Decentralised cooperation". Délégation pour l’Action Extérieure des Collectivités Territoriales (Ministère des Affaires étrangères) (in French). Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)
- University of La Rioja (in Spanish)
- Bermemar (in Spanish)
- Mayors of Logroño (in Spanish)
- Fish Brotherhood (in Spanish)
- Lorono Travel Information (in English)