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5 Logroño

5.1 City profile

Logroño is a modern city, which is pleasant for its inhabitants and visitors alike. It is the regional
capital of La Rioja with 151 021 inhabitants. Located in the north of Spain, it is a meeting and
reference point at a crossroads. It is famous for the Camino de Santiago, which has attracted intrepid
walkers from distant countries to this city and they, in turn, have enriched the city’s cultural heritage.

Logroño is a quiet city on the river Ebro which invites one to stroll and relax along its banks. The city
is currently experiencing a notable change compared to recent years. It is providing new services
and infrastructure that give it greater appeal and a new standpoint to make it a benchmark and
meeting ground among the cities around it.

Logroño is a stately wine city with a heart of tree-lined squares, narrow streets and hidden corners.
It has a rich culture of wine and gastronomy along with the Camino de Santiago and the old town,
which embodies the character of the first commercial city of Spain. Local festivals such as those of
San Mateo in the month of September, and its glitzy shop windows exemplify a city that combines
ancient traditions and customs with the modernity and dynamism of modern times.

Logroño is a city rich in history and heritage that have been preserved since the Middle Ages. Its
dimensions invite a stroll and the leisurely enjoyment of its significant enclaves: the Paseo de El
Espolón and the Cathedral of Santa María de La Redonda; the convent of La Merced, current seat
of the regional Parliament; the characteristic Calle Portales, the church of Santiago El Real or that
of Santa María de Palacio are some examples of interest that cannot be missed.

The Camino de Santiago made this one of the most important towns on the route, leaving an
interesting monumental complex closely linked to the traditional passage of pilgrims.

Rioja vineyards contribute to some of the specialties that make up the recognized Riojan culinary
tradition and reputation. Gastronomy is at the soul of an amazing array of tapas bars that offer
bite-sized pinchos and local red wine accompanied by attractive cultural offerings and good hotel
accommodation, with recommendations to drop by one of the many wineries that can be visited
by appointment.

5.2 Strategic approach

In 2014, the City Council of Logroño made a strong commitment to using ICT intensively in
municipal management. It aimed to provide continuity to different existing projects and initiatives,
completing and expanding plans to build infrastructure and the communications network along
with an integrated management platform as an instrument to rationalize government decisions
and actions to provide effective, efficient and sustainable municipal services.

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