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Centro de la Emigración Riojana
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Content
This space is the result of a rigorous work of collection and classification of materials donated altruistically by La Rioja Centres and many of the protagonists of this history. The Centre also has documentation, information, and various articles collected for various exhibitions, such as‘El viaje de los sueños’ (The Dream Journey), which has been adapted for its dissemination in the Centre.
Origin of the Centre
The phenomenon of emigration, which constitutes a key to explaining the most recent history of La Rioja, is still a living memory. For the creation of the Centro de la Emigración Riojana, the testimony of those who one day had to leave their homeland in search of a better future has been essential.
When choosing the site for the Centre, the decision was taken to select a town that had lived this sociological phenomenona intensely. In its days, the Sierra Camarena saw how many of its inhabitants had to leave, but, today, it has become the focus of numerous visitors.
These two realities coinciding in space but separated in time have made Torrecilla en Cameros the ideal site for the Centre. The building chosen for that purpose corresponds to the ancient Church of the Convent of La Purísima Concepción de San Francisco, in Plaza del Coronel Urrutia, n. 1.
Once renovated, the building consists of three floors. On the ground floor, there is a hall-reception and a central and a side room for the main exhibition. On the first floor is a multi-purpose space and a cyberlibrary, and on the second, a multi-purpose room that includes a documentation area and a library.
Exhibition
The exhibition project is designed to bring to the public in general this complex reality and contains material related to the following aspects:
The reality of the society of La Rioja at the end of the 19th century and early 20th, time of
the greatest wave of emigration. This section analyzes the sociological reality of the moment with the personal and family reasons that made them take the decision to migrate.
The vicissitudes of the journey to different destinations of emigrants from La Rioja: information about the means of transport used, time taken, etc.
The host societies. Information on the reality that La Rioja emigrants found on arrival at their destination (mainly Argentina and Chile), the creation of associations of La Rioja migrants, etc.
The contribution of migrants to La Rioja. Actions of the so-called"indianos" in civil works in La Rioja. Own architecture and other material and sociological contributions.
See photos of centre here.
Content
This space is the result of a rigorous work of collection and classification of materials donated altruistically by La Rioja Centres and many of the protagonists of this history. The Centre also has documentation, information, and various articles collected for various exhibitions, such as‘El viaje de los sueños’ (The Dream Journey), which has been adapted for its dissemination in the Centre.
Origin of the Centre
The phenomenon of emigration, which constitutes a key to explaining the most recent history of La Rioja, is still a living memory. For the creation of the Centro de la Emigración Riojana, the testimony of those who one day had to leave their homeland in search of a better future has been essential.
When choosing the site for the Centre, the decision was taken to select a town that had lived this sociological phenomenona intensely. In its days, the Sierra Camarena saw how many of its inhabitants had to leave, but, today, it has become the focus of numerous visitors.
These two realities coinciding in space but separated in time have made Torrecilla en Cameros the ideal site for the Centre. The building chosen for that purpose corresponds to the ancient Church of the Convent of La Purísima Concepción de San Francisco, in Plaza del Coronel Urrutia, n. 1.
Once renovated, the building consists of three floors. On the ground floor, there is a hall-reception and a central and a side room for the main exhibition. On the first floor is a multi-purpose space and a cyberlibrary, and on the second, a multi-purpose room that includes a documentation area and a library.
Exhibition
The exhibition project is designed to bring to the public in general this complex reality and contains material related to the following aspects:
The reality of the society of La Rioja at the end of the 19th century and early 20th, time of
the greatest wave of emigration. This section analyzes the sociological reality of the moment with the personal and family reasons that made them take the decision to migrate.
The vicissitudes of the journey to different destinations of emigrants from La Rioja: information about the means of transport used, time taken, etc.
The host societies. Information on the reality that La Rioja emigrants found on arrival at their destination (mainly Argentina and Chile), the creation of associations of La Rioja migrants, etc.
The contribution of migrants to La Rioja. Actions of the so-called"indianos" in civil works in La Rioja. Own architecture and other material and sociological contributions.
See photos of centre here.
Visita a "Agua Peñaclara"
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The Peñaclara plant is located at 800 m above sea level in the town of Torrecilla en Cameros (La Rioja), between the N-111 national road and the River Iregua, 29 km. from Logroño.
The geological structure of this region, nexus between the Cantabrian mountains and the Pyrenees, is extremely complex. It is characterized by the superposition of structural cuts with two different orogenies —hercynian and tertiary.
The Peñaclara plant is located at 800 m above sea level in the town of Torrecilla en Cameros (La Rioja), between the N-111 national road and the River Iregua, 29 km. from Logroño.
The geological structure of this region, nexus between the Cantabrian mountains and the Pyrenees, is extremely complex. It is characterized by the superposition of structural cuts with two different orogenies —hercynian and tertiary.
Torre-fuerte de Torremontalbo
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Period:14th and 15th centuries
Property: Private. Condes de Hervías
Open to the public: No
Period:14th and 15th centuries
Property: Private. Condes de Hervías
Open to the public: No
Centro del románico "Rioja Románica"
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The Romanesque Centre, located in Treviana, is the meeting point. It is the place to meet, the coaching inn before starting the journey. The resources offered allow you to come a little closer to the chosen heritage route with better knowledge. These places are the true goal of our adventure.
The Romanesque Centre has four main resources:
- A projection room, with a spectacular audiovisual facility.
- A showroom, with information panels, stonework pieces and space for workshops.
- A documents room, with an extensive library dedicated to the Middle Ages in general and Romanesque Art in particular.
- A virtual room located in the website www.riojaromanica.com
The Romanesque Centre, located in Treviana, is the meeting point. It is the place to meet, the coaching inn before starting the journey. The resources offered allow you to come a little closer to the chosen heritage route with better knowledge. These places are the true goal of our adventure.
The Romanesque Centre has four main resources:
- A projection room, with a spectacular audiovisual facility.
- A showroom, with information panels, stonework pieces and space for workshops.
- A documents room, with an extensive library dedicated to the Middle Ages in general and Romanesque Art in particular.
- A virtual room located in the website www.riojaromanica.com
Basílica de Santa María de los Arcos
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Iglesia de San Saturnino
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Its main altarpiece consists of a predella and two sections divided in five vertical parts, completed in the early 17th century, work of the architect Martín de Nalda and the sculptor from Arnedo Antonio de Zárraga, dedicating mainly the first section to San Saturnino and the second to the Virgin Mary; we must also highlight the representation of the Holy Trinity at the top and the Four Evangelists on the base. Among the religious images of worship, we can highlight: the 14th-century statue of recumbent Christ, Saint Roque (16th century) and St John the Baptist (18th century).
Its main altarpiece consists of a predella and two sections divided in five vertical parts, completed in the early 17th century, work of the architect Martín de Nalda and the sculptor from Arnedo Antonio de Zárraga, dedicating mainly the first section to San Saturnino and the second to the Virgin Mary; we must also highlight the representation of the Holy Trinity at the top and the Four Evangelists on the base. Among the religious images of worship, we can highlight: the 14th-century statue of recumbent Christ, Saint Roque (16th century) and St John the Baptist (18th century).
Fortificación rupestre de Castañares de las Cuevas
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Period: 12th and 14th centuries
Property: Private
Open to the public: Free admission
Period: 12th and 14th centuries
Property: Private
Open to the public: Free admission
Restos del antiguo Castillo de Viguera
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Property:
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Ecoparque de La Rioja
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The visit lasts 1 hour and a half approximately and it is necessary to book at least one day before: 941 011 061.
descargar Plano de acceso
The visit lasts 1 hour and a half approximately and it is necessary to book at least one day before: 941 011 061.
descargar Plano de acceso
Visita a "Almazuelas Laura Fraile"
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'Almazuela' is the term used in La Rioja for the traditional patchwork technique of joining small pieces of fabric to build a larger piece. This technique consists of cutting out pieces from the less deteriorated parts of worn clothing and other fabrics. The small pieces are subsequently sewn together, creating curious patterns which comprise colourful designs. The origins of this craft are a need for recycling as a result of financial hardship.
'Almazuela' is the term used in La Rioja for the traditional patchwork technique of joining small pieces of fabric to build a larger piece. This technique consists of cutting out pieces from the less deteriorated parts of worn clothing and other fabrics. The small pieces are subsequently sewn together, creating curious patterns which comprise colourful designs. The origins of this craft are a need for recycling as a result of financial hardship.
Centro de Interpretación "Sierra Cebollera"
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Educational activities are arranged for school parties and groups. Information is available about the basic network of walking paths of the Natural Park, the Park of Sculptures and rules for vehicle traffic on tracks with restricted access.
Educational activities are arranged for school parties and groups. Information is available about the basic network of walking paths of the Natural Park, the Park of Sculptures and rules for vehicle traffic on tracks with restricted access.
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