Clavijo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clavijo
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 Clavijo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
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| Province | La Rioja | |
| Comarca | Logroño | |
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| • Total | 19.66 km2 (7.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 273 | |
| • Density | 13.886/km2 (35.96/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Clavillenses | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
26130
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Clavijo is a small town in the region of La Rioja, Spain. It is known as a "municipality," which is like a local government area. The town is located close to Logroño, which is the capital city of La Rioja. In 2018, about 273 people lived in Clavijo.
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History of Clavijo
Clavijo has an interesting story, especially about a famous battle that might not have happened!
The Legendary Battle of Clavijo
For a long time, people believed a big battle took place near Clavijo in the year 834. This battle was said to be between King Ramiro I of Asturias and Abd ar-Rahman II, who was a ruler from Córdoba. However, historians now agree that this battle was a made-up story. It was written about much later, in the 12th century. So, while it's a famous legend, the battle itself never actually happened.
Places to Visit in Clavijo
Clavijo has several old and interesting buildings that you can visit. These places show the long history of the town.
Clavijo Castle
The castle in Clavijo is a very old building. It was built by the Moors in the 9th century. The Moors were people from North Africa who lived in parts of Spain a long time ago. The castle stands on a hill and offers great views of the area.
San Prudencio de Monte Laturce Monastery
This monastery is another ancient site. It was founded in the 6th century, which makes it incredibly old! Monasteries are places where monks or nuns live and worship.
Hermitage of Santiago
The Hermitage of Santiago is a smaller religious building. It was built much later, in the 18th century. A hermitage is a place where a hermit, someone who lives alone for religious reasons, might have lived.
Parish Church
The main church in Clavijo was built between the 16th and 17th centuries. Parish churches are important centers for the local community.
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Far view of the Castle of Clavijo
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Walls of the Castle
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St. James's Cross
See also
In Spanish: Clavijo para niños
