🇪🇸 Santa María de la Redonda Co-Cathedral, Logroño ⛪✨

📍 C. Portales, 14, 26001 Logroño, La Rioja A Jewel in the Heart of Old Town Nestled between Portales Street, Caballerías Street, and the Market Square, this stunning cathedral stands on the site of an original Romanesque church. After merging with San Martín de Albelda Church in 1435, it gained collegiate status—sparking its transformation into the architectural marvel we see today! 🏛️ Architectural Evolution 16th-century core 🏗️ with 17th-18th century Baroque additions (including the iconic twin towers and Chapel of Angels). Hall-style layout: Three equal-height naves separated by grand pillars, topped with star-ribbed vaults. Octagonal central apse ✝️—flanked by chapels filled with artistic treasures. 🎨 Artistic Highlights Main altarpiece (1684-88): Features a genealogy of Christ, statues of St. Peter & St. Paul, and a dramatic crucifixion scene. Flemish-style Virgin Mary statue (late 15th c.) – A masterpiece of Spanish-Flemish art. Glass shrine with a small Crucifixion painting attributed to Michelangelo! 😲 Tomb of Bishop Pedro González del Castillo (1627), the chapel’s founder. ⏳ Legacy & Recognition 1931: Declared a National Monument. 1959: Elevated to Co-Cathedral status by Pope Paul VI. Why Visit? From its Baroque grandeur to hidden artistic gems, this cathedral is a must-see on any Logroño itinerary—whether you’re a pilgrim, history buff, or architecture lover! #Logroño #LaRioja #SpanishArchitecture #HiddenHistory ⛪📜