Town Hall in the Plaza de la Paz de Haro in La Rioja
Sure you know the Haro villa how Rioja wine capital, and it is even possible to consider getting away to visit one of its famous wineries.
But you should know that Haro not only is it the headquarters of some of the most important wine cellars of the Rioja Alta, but it is a city of medieval origin with a long history that is reflected in the monuments and, above all, in the palaces found in the town.
In you walk through the historic center of Haro you will see that this medieval city, whose origins date back to the 10th century, extends around the Peace Square, where do you find the building of his aneoclassical town hall and the recently remodeled Bendaña Palace, which was the main headquarters of the program exhibitions LaRioja Open Land held during the past year 2013.
The narrow street is born from this square, which is known as Horseshoe, the most popular to go for wine and tapas.
Palace of the Counts of Haro in Haro in La Rioja
Very close to that Peace Square, at the top of the Herradura street, is the main temple of the city, the Parish Church of Santo Tomás, next to which you can see the old Palace of the Counts of Haro.
And also very close, to the west, and following the central Vega street, you are finding other outstanding historical buildings, such as the former Convent of San Agustín, now occupied by the Hotel Los Agustinos; the building of the former branch of Bank of Spain; wave Basilica of Our Lady of La Vega, Patron saint of the city.
Others palatial buildings and the numerous houses with glazed galleries that you will find on your walk, give Haro that characteristic atmosphere of a historic city, which complements the great appeal of the very popular Station Neighborhood, where the most are concentrated traditional wineries, some of which you will surely visit.
Haro's Photos
As a preview of your visit, here is a gallery of Photos of Haro in La Rioja.
- Haro City Hall in La Rioja
- Buildings of the Plaza de la Paz in Haro in La Rioja
- Remodeled palace of Bendaña in Haro in La Rioja
- Sculpture in front of the Bendaña Palace in Haro in La Rioja
- Facade of the Bendaña Palace in Haro in La Rioja
- Church of Santo Tomás from La Herradura in Haro in La Rioja
- Tower of the church of Santo Tomás in Haro in La Rioja
- Plateresque cover of the church of Santo Tomás in Haro in La Rioja
- Plateresque cover of the church of Santo Tomás in Haro in La Rioja
- Organ of the church of Santo Tomás in Haro in La Rioja
- Palace of the Counts of Haro in Haro in La Rioja
- Corner of La Herradura in Haro in La Rioja
- Wine and tapas bar at La Herradura in Haro in La Rioja
- Corner of La Herradura in Haro in La Rioja
- Houses with glazed galleries in Haro in La Rioja
- Old Convent of San Agustín in Haro in La Rioja
- Hotel Los Agustinos in Haro in La Rioja
- Glazed galleries at Haro's house in La Rioja
- Sculpture in front of the former branch of the Bank of Spain in Haro
- Palace of the Bezaras in Haro in La Rioja
- Shield in the palace of the Bezaras in Haro in La Rioja
- Houses with glazed galleries in Haro in La Rioja
- Basilica of Our Lady of La Vega in Haro in La Rioja
- Basilica of Our Lady of La Vega in Haro in La Rioja