| What is it? |
The main cathedral of Logroño and co-cathedral to Santo Domingo de la Calzada! |
| What makes it historical? |
Santa María de la Redonda started as an average, round (redonda), 12th-century Romanesque temple until 1453 when it was refurbished into a “collegiate church.” That means it picked up a regular staff (or college) of clergy! It was expanded in the 16th century, given new towers and doors in the 18th century, and finally, in 1959, it received a new title: Cathedral! That means the pope had decided to move the seat of the bishop to the bigger and stronger Santa María. Santa María is a co-cathedral, which means the bishop of the diocese of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño can either sit here or go the next 49.5K to the Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada! |
| HOW CAN I HELP KEEP IT HISTORICAL? |
IT’S EASY!
- You can be a responsible visitor! That means respecting the signs and pathways and treating all structures and artifacts with respect! After all, they’ve endured a lot already to make it into the present! They’ll need our help to make it to the future!
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| How do I find it? |
Calle Portales, 14
26001, Logroño
Spain
From Barcelona: ~298mi (480km) — 5hrs
From Madrid: ~203mi (327km) — 3.4hrs
From Sevilla: ~520mi (837km) — 8.7hrs
From Santiago de Compostela: ~394mi (635km) — 6.6hrs |
| When should I go? |
Masses are held mornings on the hour from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM, and again at 8:00 PM! |
