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Navarrete
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There is a castle on Tedeón Hill which was built by Alfonso VIII to defend the Kingdom of Navarre. It alternately belonged to Castilla and Navarre. Navarrete is a town on the Way of St. James pilgrim's route. Ceramics and pottery are now the main industries.
-Surrounding area: The cemetery has a 12th century Romanesque entrance made from the remains of the old church which stood next to the Medieval San Juan de Acre pilgrim's hospital. The remains of this building remain and are 1km outside the village. The «El Suceso» Chapel. Campsite.
At Christmas there is a living nativity scene.
-Location: It is part of the district of Logroño. It is in the western Iregua Valley.
-Area: 28.3 km2.
-Height: 512 metres.
-Economy: Navarrete is mainly a farming and industrial town. A lot of wine is produced and there are many pottery workshops.
Medieval urban ensemble built in ashlar and brick. The Santa María de la Asunción Parish is an example of Renaissance architecture from La Rioja. It has three naves and transept, an exemplary Renaissance facade and a splendid Baroque reredos. Palaces, remodelled city council, pilgrim hostel, etc. The remains of the Orden de San Juan de Acre Hospital and House were moved to the entrance of the cemetery Market on Wednesdays.
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