LOGROÑO


Meaning of LOGROÑO in English

City (2001: 133,058), capital of La Rioja autonomous community, Spain.

Originating in Roman times, it owed its growth during the Middle Ages to its position on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela . An ancient walled town, it is a trade centre in an agricultural region and is known for its Rioja wine.

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