Here are the discussions of the main destinations within Spain, and this time you can travel to Najera, La Rioja.
Thanks to his monastery, and the history of the area, the town has become one of the most visited of the province. For many years he was one of the points of Camino de Santiago, and thousands of pilgrims stopped to regain strength in Najera.
By decision of King Sancho III, the Camino de Santiago Najera was diverted, and this led to the economy of the area lived a great moment of glory. Around the Monastery of Santa María la Real began to form the city, and today remains the impressive old town, the houses, owned by former nobles, account for a people who saw better times, but kept its cultural and historical richness.
The monastery was founded in 1056 by order of the Benedictines, although years later became part of the churches of Cluny. Finally, in mid-nineteenth century, went on to serve as headquarters for the Franciscans, and since then has changed hands.
The structure combines Gothic and Renaissance style, with a tower that was added during the seventeenth century.
The lounges and most important decorative elements of the monastery include the door of Charles I and the Hall of Knights. The church was built over a cave where King Garcia saw the image of the Virgin Mary.
