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The name "Nájera" comes from the Arabic word Naxara, meaning This museum has archaeological, artistic, and ethnographic items "a place between crags." Based on findings from prehistoric sites, from the Nájera area. It is located at the former Palace of Abad of the valley of the Najerilla was inhabited by humans from the Upper Santa María La Real and it was connected to the monastery through and Lower Paleolithic. Celtic tribes had also settled there. Around a projecting passage over the street. The collections come from 714, the Arabs turned Nájera into a stronghold and bastion Santa María La Real excavations, exploration, fortuitous findings, donations and purchases. of La Rioja Alta. In the year 918, the kingdom of Nájera was The items have been grouped into sections: Prehistory, Pre-Roman established when the King of Pamplona, Sancho Garcés, gave his The monastery was founded by King García Sánchez III “the one People Groups, Rome and Middle Ages. They keep a collection son, García Sánchez, the land of the Ebro, from Miranda to Tudela. from Nájera” along with his wife, Lady Estefanía de Foix, and they of medieval, Hispano-Muslim, It was once again occupied by the Arabs and later reconquered ordered its construction in 1052. The origin of its founding is lost in Jewish and Christian pottery. The by King Ordoño II, and given to García Sánchez. At that point, the the legend that explains how the monarch, while hunting, pursued ethnographic collections comprise Navarre court was established in Nájera, thereby becoming the his prey until he reached a cave where he found a mysterious a rich and varied ensemble that capital of the kingdom and birthplace of kings. image of the Virgin and, next to her, a vase with lilies, a bell and a brings together and bears witness to lamp. When the king reconquered Calahorra from the Muslims, the jobs, trades and traditional ways he built the monastery of Santa María La Real as an offering to the of living of the Najerilla region. The Virgin that had helped him. In turn, he instituted the Military Order museum has a small collection of Panoramic view of Azofra of the Knights of the Terraza or of the Jarra, one of the oldest paintings with three works that stand orders in Spain. In 1079 Alfonso VI of Castile incorporated the out: an oil panel painting from the On the Way, before arriving in Nájera, a mount stands out from monastery into the Benedictine order of Cluny, along with the group 15th c. (The Miracle of Mass by San the rest: the mythical “Poyo Roldán”, the stage for another of priests that lived there since its founding, and they remained Gregorio) and two Flemish copper- version of those evocative legends of battles between medieval there until the Ecclesiastical Confiscations of Mendizábal in the based paintings from the c. 18th c. knights that are so widespread in the areas of the St. James's year 1835. Since 1895, a community of Franciscan Friars has Tel.: Museo Najerillense: 941 360 101 Najerillense Museum Way where the Order of Cluny had the greatest influence. It is the been in charge of the monastery. story that narrates the battle between the giant Ferragut and Roldán, a knight at the service of Carlomagno. The present-day church of the monastery dates back to 1516, and consists of three naves and a transept. The original cave In order to get to the historic quarter of Nájera, we must go down in which the legend states that the Virgin appeared, is located at San Fernando street until we reach the Najerilla river and cross the foot of the nave, and the image overlooking it is that of Our the bridge, which is also said to be a work of San Juan de Ortega. Lady of the Roses, from the early 14th century. In its entrance is In the period between the years 918 and 1076, Nájera was the the Royal Pantheon that holds twelve graves from two dynasties: most important political center of the Reconquest. “the Abarcas” or “Jimenas” from the 10th and 11th centuries, and the dynasty of García Ramírez "the Restorer," from the 12th and The St. James's Way departs from Nájera through Costanilla 13th centuries. Among them, it is worth highlighting the tomb of street, which begins at the monastery of Santa María la Real. Lady Blanca of Navarre, which is a true Romanesque jewel from Upon arriving in the town of Azofra, we find that the two main Santa María la Real of Nájera and Najerillense Museum the 12th century. The altarpiece of the main chapel is from the streets, Mayor or Real and Sol Street, are also another part of late 17th century, has a Baroque style, and in the center has a the St. James's Way. Looking over the church's main altarpiece, Convent of Santa Elena projecting sculpture of Santa María La Real holding the boy on we find an image of St. James with the features of a pilgrim. We her left knee. The choir from the early 16th century is a Catholic depart from Azofra drinking water from the Fountain of the Lady Aldonza Manrique de Lara, the daughter of the dukes of Monarch style. The chair set carved in walnut wood is a florid Pilgrims. Nájera, founded the monastery in the middle of the 16th century, Gothic masterpiece. In the priory chair, we can appreciate the outside of the city, and none of it has been preserved. The current polychromed figure of King García. One kilometer later, the impressive Scroll of Azofra appears. complex consists of a church, cloister, and other monastic quarters These monuments are related to the period in which the groups of within the enclosed monastery. The church of the monastery (from The Cloister of the Nights for centuries has been a burial site of settlers that formed core urban areas became legally structured. the 17th century) is the only area that can be visited. The main many nobles. The most noteworthy among them all is the grave As their administration became increasingly autonomous, it was altarpiece, a Baroque work by Mateo Rubalcaba, is comprised of of Lord Diego López of Haro with his lying sculpture from the necessary for them to obtain their own legal instruments. This Royal Pantheon of Santa María la Real of Nájera a pew, a body with three sections and an attic. In the center of the 13th century, and at its feet, the Gothic sarcophagus of his wife, scroll serves as a reminder about the sword of justice, which is body, the sculpture of St. Helena stands out. Lady Toda Pérez of Azagra. The harmonious mix of styles such stuck in the ground with the objective of deterring the criminal as the florid Gothic style of the vaults and the plateresque style of Church of Santa Cruz before the crime is committed. The wrought iron bars located at the foot of the church, the openwork tracery has made this a striking architectural work comprised of two bodies and dated 1660, separate the area open that is worth a visit. In the 19th century, the monastery was used as Even though it dates back to 1054, the current temple was dedicated We pass Cirueña and its splendid meadow of Pyrenean oak to the public from the enclosed monastery where the Franciscan infantry barracks, a theater, public works warehouse and storage in 1611. It is built out of ashlar stone and consists of three naves and a dirt road will take us to the place where the remains of Clarist Sisters currently live. facility, until 1889, when it was declared a National Monument. and nine altars. Also, it holds the relics of San Prudencio, among one of the most emblematic saints of the Way are resting: Santo Tel.: Convento de Santa Elena: 941 363 183 Tel.: S. María La Real: 941 361 083 other saints, and paintings from Santa María la Real. Domingo de la Calzada.
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El Rajao, Matute and Tobía San Millán de la Cogolla Furniture Fair The recreational area of El Rajao, near Matute and the crags The carpenter tradition of Nájera is well known. A significant This visit is a must, being that this is the main cultural landmark in La Rioja, declared a amount of furniture factories are concentrated in this town, and of Tobía, is an ideal starting point for hiking or mountain biking, World Heritage site in 1997. The most unique and remarkable fact about San Millán as well as for enjoying a day outdoors. Touring this area, which for that reason, the Furniture Fair has become an annual event de la Cogolla is that this is where the first words were written, that have been found, that is celebrated during Holy Week and offers visitors, in addition is especially beautiful in autumn, allows you to enjoy the dense in the Romance language that in the present day is known as Castilian or Spanish. ochre-colored forests, small cascades and streams. to being able to purchase furniture at special prices, the chance In this town, you can visit the monasteries of Suso and Yuso. The first one requires to enjoy many activities related to cuisine, culture and art that are a reservation in advance, since visits are limited. Tel. For reservations: Monasterio scheduled on these days. de Suso: 941 373 082, Monasterio de Yuso: 941 373 049 Medieval Studies at Najera Tricio The main attraction in summer is the theatrical performance of the Its main monument is the Basilica of Holy Mary of the Arches, the oldest religious “Kingdom of Nájera” in which the people of Nájera participate monument in La Rioja. Originally, it was a Roman mausoleum from the 3rd century, and as the main characters. Also, on these days, the International converted into a Christian basilica in the 5th century, reusing architectural components Meetings of the Middle Ages are held, as well as other from the ancient Roman city of Tritium Megallum, or Tricio the Great, which spanned Cistercian abbey of Cañas performances and cultural expressions that include exhibitions, across the present day towns of Tricio, Nájera and other nearby localities. Underground, visits, etc. (www.amigosdelahistorianajerillense.com) below the basilica, graves with Paleochristian tombs were discovered from the 5th 16th century stage in which construction of the central nave was resumed, and the and 6th centuries, in addition to some Roman sarcophagi from the 1st to 3rd centuries two side ones remained incomplete. Many of the church's stones still retain the mark Dancers of Anguiano A.D. that were reused, and other medieval ones; as well as Roman funeral steles and of the stonemason that carved them. This spectacular dance, declared another Paleochristian one. In the chancel, there are preserved remains of Romanesque to be of national interest, is done on paintings from the late 12th century repainted over the original Paleochristian ones from What is striking about the monastery's church is its great lighting through large 45-centimeter high wooden stilts by the 5th century. The building has a basilica-shaped structure with a longitudinal layout windows. The large Renaissance altarpiece, a work by Andrés of Melgar and Gui- eight young dancers from the town consisting of three naves and a quadrangular chancel. The side naves are separated llén de Holanda, was ordered by Lady Leonor de Osorio to be built around 1523 as a who, wearing colored vests and yellow from the central one by a series of arches supported by Corinthian columns formed by type of triptych. Its theme is based essentially on Mary. The façade of the chapter skirts, head down the stone-paved hill, fragments of Roman columns from the 1st century. In the 18th century, the interior house stands-out because of its unique beauty, and its three pointed arches are de- starting at the church and finishing at of the Basilica was covered with Baroque plasterwork. The original sculpture of the corated with plant motifs. One highlight of its interior is the Gothic-style grave from the Anguiano square. Every 22nd of Matute Virgin of the Arches, a black pre-Romanesque Virgin from the 11th century, is located the early 14th century of the Blessed Lady Urraca López de Haro, the daughter of July, the Festival of Magdalena is held at the parish church of Tricio. Tel.: S. M. de los Arcos: 636 820 589 the founders who became a nun at a very young age and was the fourth abbess of in the morning and afternoon, as well as the last Saturday of September. Sports in the vineyards the community. She died in the year 1262, and her incorruptible body was preserved. There are written documents about A different way to enjoy the wine of La Rioja is by playing sports the dance of Anguiano that date back in the midst of the characteristic vineyard scenery, which varies The community of Cistercian nuns that have lived continuously in the monastery to 1603, although it is believed to have greatly based on the season of the year. There are many options: since its founding spend their time doing manual work and praying. They decorate a much older origin. In any case, it is In Uruñuela you can take guided tours of the vineyards. In this porcelain, make sweets, craft rosaries, and have some small guest quarters. Tel.: Abadía the oldest expression of folk in La area you will also findbike paths between the vineyards. de Cañas: 941 379 145 Rioja. Starting from Navarrete and always between vines and grapes, you can go horseback riding throughout the Nájera region… Anguiano and Valvanera contact the sport tourism companies that offer these services Already documented in the 11th c., Anguiano is the municipality that is home to the Monastery of Valvanera around Nájera. (www.rutasentrehayedos.es) patroness of La Rioja, the Virgin of Valvanera, and she belonged to its monastery, which was granted by Alfonso VI as a concession of pastures. One of the highlights of this municipality is the bridge of Cuevas, with only one arch, from the 18th century, Wine tourism Romanesque Painting of Holy Mary of the Arches with a height of thirty meters above the river. However, what has undoubtedly made this Riojan town internationally famous is its dancers on stilts. in Nájera and surrounding area Cañas This Cistercian abbey is one of the first ones that was founded in Spain. Felipe The name of the monastery, Valvanera, comes from a Latin expression “Vallis Venaria,” Visits to the wineries Díaz de Haro, IX Lord of Vizcaya, and his wife, Lady Aldonza Ruiz de Castro, in the year which means "valley of the water veins." The construction of the shrine came about as Both in Nájera as well as in other nearby towns such as Badarán, 1170 donated the towns of Cañas and Canillas to the nuns of the monastery of Hayue- a result of the discovery of an image of Holy Mary from the 9th century by a repentant Ventosa or Navarrete there are wineries that offer tours where la in order for them to found an abbey at this location. thief named Nuño Oñez. This monastery is the site where the Riojans express their you can learn how one of the best wines in the world is produced There were three stages in the construction of the monastery: The Romanesque, of Marian devotion. Throughout the year, the so-called Valvaneradas are held, in which and aged in oak barrels. Pick a winery and immerse yourself in the which there are only vestiges remaining, the Gothic (second half of the 13th century), the faithful participate by walking up to this site from different points in La Rioja. Riojan wine culture. which corresponds to part of the church and the chapter house, and finally the post Tel.: Monasterio de Valvanera: 636 377 044