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Briones

La Rioja

752Population
37.72 km²Area
502 mElevation
26330Postal code

Briones is a municipality located in the La Rioja region of Spain, known for its picturesque setting and rich history. Nestled on a hill overlooking the Ebro River, it is part of the Haro comarca and is recognized as one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.

02Geography

Briones is situated in the northwest of La Rioja, approximately 39 km from Logroño. The municipality is traversed by major roads, including the Autopista Vasco-Aragonesa (AP-68) and the N-232, facilitating access to nearby towns. The landscape is characterized by the right bank of the Ebro River to the north and predominantly flat terrain with some isolated elevations, rising to 502 m above sea level.

Patron saint
Santo Cristo de los Remedios
Festival date
First Sunday after September 14

03History

The name Briones is derived from the ancient Berones, the original inhabitants of the region. Historical records indicate that the area has been populated since the Bronze Age. Over the centuries, Briones has changed hands among various rulers, including the Moors and the Kingdom of Navarra, before becoming part of the Kingdom of Castile.

Briones, a picturesque municipality in La Rioja, boasts a rich history and beautiful landscapes along the Ebro River.

04Cultural Heritage

Briones is recognized as a historical site with several notable buildings and museums. The town features a mix of religious architecture and cultural institutions that reflect its rich heritage.

People in medieval costumes on a street in Briones during a historical event.
Medieval reenactment in Briones with people in historical costumes and parade on the main street.
Stone church in Briones with tree and fields on a sunny day.
Chapel of the Holy Martyrs in Briones, surrounded by fields and a tree, under a clear sky.
Briones · Data
Province
La Rioja
Autonomous community
La Rioja
Population
752
Area
37.72 km²
Elevation
502 m
Postal code
26330
Website
http://www.ayuntamientobriones.org/
Coordinates
42.5442, -2.7850

Photos

Santa Lucia chapel with stone arch and tiled roof in Briones.
Santa Lucia chapel in Briones, La Rioja, with an arched entrance and stone structure.
Houses and a church on a hill in Briones, La Rioja.
Panoramic view of the town center and surroundings of Briones, with the church and houses on a hill.
Ruins of a castle with a modern spiral staircase.
Ruins of Briones castle in La Rioja with a modern spiral staircase.
Historic building facade with balconies and decorative details in Briones.
Palace of the Marquises of San Nicolás, current town hall in Briones, with ornamental details on the facade.
Golden altarpiece with religious scenes in Briones church.
Classical-style main altarpiece from 1626 in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Briones, La Rioja.

Map

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