Logroño

Logroño (2004 pop. 142,143) is a city in northern Spain, on the Ebro River. It is the capital of the autonomous community of La Rioja.

Related Topics:
Spain - Ebro River - Autonomous community - La Rioja

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Logroño has long been the capital of this region, formerly known as the province of Logroño.

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It is a centre for processing the Rioja wine for which the area is noted, and has also produced wood, metal, and textile products.

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Logroño was disputed between the kings of Navarre and the kings of Castile starting in the 10th century; the region was annexed to Castile in 1173.

Related Topics:
Kings of Navarre - Kings of Castile - 10th century - Castile - 1173

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Alfonso VI of Castile granted Logroño a charter that served as a model for other Spanish cities.

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Logroño is home to football club Logroñés.

Related Topics:
Football - Logroñés

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