Cornago facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cornago
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Skyline of Cornago
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 Cornago
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Cornago
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |
 La Rioja |
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| Comarca | Cervera del Río Alhama | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 90.99 km2 (35.13 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 319 | ||
| Postal code |
26526
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Cornago is a charming village located in the La Rioja region of Spain. It's a small but historic place, nestled in a beautiful part of the country. In 2018, about 319 people lived here. The village is part of a larger area called a municipality, which covers around 91 square kilometers.
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Exploring Cornago: A Historic Village
Cornago is known for its rich history and interesting buildings. Many of these structures tell stories of the past. The village is a great place to explore if you love old castles and churches.
People and Places in Cornago
The main part of Cornago is the village itself. There is also a smaller area nearby called Valdeperillo. These are the two main places where people live within the municipality.
Amazing Buildings in Cornago
Cornago has several important buildings, both religious and civil. They show the history and culture of the area.
Religious Sites to See
- Church of Saint Peter: This is a main church in the village.
- Monastery of Our Lady of Campolapuente: The remains of this old monastery are still visible.
- Hermitage of Saint Catherine: A hermitage is a small chapel, often in a quiet place.
- Hermitage of Saint Anne
- Hermitage of Saint Blaise: This hermitage was once a synagogue, a place of worship for Jewish people.
- Hermitage of Saint Roch
- Hermitage of Saint Sebastian
- Hermitage of Saint Martin
Cool Civil Buildings
- Castle of Cornago: This is a very old and impressive castle. It stands tall and is a major landmark.
- Palace of the Baroja family: This grand building was once the home of the Baroja family.
Images for kids
- Monuments of Cornago
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Church of Saint Peter
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Castle
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Remains of the monastery of Our Lady of Campolapuente
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Palace of the Baroja family
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Ermita de Santa Catalina
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Ermita de la Piedad
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Ermita de Santa Ana
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Hermitage of Saint Roch
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Hermitage of Saint Blaise
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Hermitage of Saint Blaise
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Hermitage of Saint Blaise
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Hermitage of Saint Martin
