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Church · Logroño, La Rioja
Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda
The co-cathedral of Logroño, with Baroque twin towers on the Plaza del Mercado, a Gothic nave with tall columns and a painting of the Crucifixion attributed to Michelangelo.
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About Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda
The co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda is on the Plaza del Mercado, in the heart of the old town. The name comes from a Romanesque church with a round or polygonal plan that stood on the site before. Since 1959 it has been one of the three seats of the diocese, together with the cathedrals of Calahorra and Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a rare case in the Church.
The body of the church was built between 1516 and 1538, in the late Gothic style, with tall cylindrical columns that open into vaults like a stone palm grove. The façade, with the two Baroque twin towers of the 18th century, is the image of Logroño and appears from several streets in the centre.
At the back of the choir is the Chapel of the Angels, with Baroque altarpieces. The most sought-after work is a small painting of the Crucifixion, attributed to Michelangelo, displayed in a protected room.
The square in front, with cafés, is a meeting point and is a few steps from Laurel Street and the Paseo del Espolón.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
During the day, outside mass times. The room housing the painting attributed to Michelangelo has its own opening hours; check before you go.
How to get there
It is located on the Plaza del Mercado, in the old town, about a 10-minute walk from the train station and 3 minutes from Laurel Street.
Tip
Photograph the twin towers from Portales Street, which cuts across the square: it's the best-known angle of the co-cathedral.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda
Why is it called Santa María de la Redonda?
Because there used to be a Romanesque church on the site with a round or polygonal plan.
Is it true that there's a painting by Michelangelo in the concatedral?
There is a small Crucifixion painting attributed to Michelangelo, displayed in its own room in the church. Check visiting hours.
Why concatedral?
Because the diocese has three seats: Logroño, Calahorra and Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Logroño received the title in 1959.