In Logroño, wine culture can be viewed from several angles: as a historic industry, as a subject of exhibitions, and as part of the food scene. The city also features buildings from different periods, a museum with collections ranging from archaeological finds to contemporary art, and trails through wine country and parks. When planning your stay, you can focus more on the city’s history, Rioja wine culture, or nature watching, depending on which topics interest you most.
Wine Culture Between History and the Present
The Calado de San Gregorio offers a tangible connection to historic winemaking: the space dates from the 17th century and is used for temporary exhibitions and wine-related events. It is also the starting point for the exhibition “El Camino del Vino.” The exhibition explores the relationship between the Way of St. James and wine, and their significance in Logroño’s history.
The Centro de la Cultura del Rioja offers an institutional perspective. This municipal institution is dedicated to promoting and spreading Rioja wine culture around the world. At Espacio Lagares, Logroño residents made wine between the 16th and 19th centuries. Taken together, these perspectives span early wine production, the interpretation of historical connections, and the promotion of wine culture.
Wine is also part of the food scene on Calle Laurel, where pinchos, tapas, and portions are served with Rioja wines. Here, you encounter the subject not only in historical and cultural contexts, but alongside food as well. If you would like to add a culinary focus to your sightseeing, this street is a specific place to do so.
Old Town, Architecture and Museum
The Concatedral de Santa María de La Redonda stands in the heart of the Old Town, on Plaza del Mercado. It was elevated to co-cathedral status in 1959. Admission is free outside of services, provided the church is open. Check opening times before your visit, as the church must be open for you to enter.
The Murallas del Revellín preserve remnants of Logroño’s former fortifications. The Cubo del Revellín was built between 1522 and 1524. Both structures offer tangible points of reference for exploring the city’s history; the Cubo’s construction period can be dated particularly precisely.
The Museo de La Rioja is housed in an 18th-century Baroque building known as the Palacio de Espartero. The museum presents the region’s history, from the earliest Paleolithic finds to contemporary objects and works of art. Its collections include paintings, sculptures, ethnographic pieces, and materials and objects from archaeological sites. The museum’s scope therefore extends well beyond any single period or type of object.
The Casa de las Ciencias also has a historic connection: it is housed in the former slaughterhouse, built by Luis Barrón in 1910. Along with the co-cathedral, the remains of the fortifications, and the museum, it forms part of a range of architectural and historical contexts, from the 16th century to more recent city history.
Nature Watching and Trails
The Parque de La Grajera offers guided circular trails explaining the local flora, fauna, and ecological interactions. The park also has a wildlife observation station for watching fauna. If you plan to take a guided trail, check what is currently on offer before your visit; times may change.
Two specific routes can be compared when choosing a trail. The 11.5 km route to the Mirador del Viñedo offers panoramic views and passes through a landscape shaped by vineyards. Another route is 6.88 km long and passes through three parks close to the city, which form Logroño’s green belt. The second route is shorter; the first focuses on views and wine country, while the second focuses on parks. You can choose based on route length and the type of landscape you prefer.
Discover more destinations: Daroca De Rioja, Berceo, Lagunilla del Jubera, Arnedillo, Castañares De Rioja, Igea, Valgañón, Nájera.
For the broader travel overview: La Rioja.
