Villalobar de Rioja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villalobar de Rioja
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Plaza de España. Fountain and Hotel El Palacete.
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 Villalobar de Rioja
Location in La Rioja, Spain
Villalobar de Rioja
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  La Rioja |
| Comarca | Santo Domingo de la Calzada |
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| • Total | 10.94 km2 (4.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| Demonym(s) | villalobarense |
| Postal code |
26256
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Villalobar de Rioja is a small town in the La Rioja region of Spain. It has fewer than 100 people living there. This town is in a great spot, located between two other towns called Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Haro.
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What is the Geography of Villalobar?
Villalobar de Rioja is located in the Oja valley. The main activity here is farming. Farmers mostly grow crops without needing extra water, a method called dryland farming. They plant things like wheat, barley, potatoes, beets, and other vegetables.
What is the History of Villalobar?
You can find parts of an old Roman road in Villalobar de Rioja. This road once connected the ancient towns of Tricio and Briviesca. The Romans used to call this village Alfovare. Later, in a document from the year 1120, it was called Villafavar. For a long time, until December 23, 1804, Villalobar was part of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Then, Charles IV of Spain, who was the King of Spain at the time, made it an independent village.
What Historic Buildings Can You See?
Villalobar de Rioja has several interesting old buildings:
- Parish Church of La Asunción: This church is at the highest point of the village. It was built between the late 1100s and early 1200s. The main entrance, called the portal, has a porch covering it. This porch helps protect the entrance from erosion caused by weather. The portal has four rounded arches with small columns.
- 12th Century Fortified Tower: This tower was built with large, cut stones. It has a square shape and includes a basement, a ground floor, and another floor above, supported by wooden beams. The inside of the tower has been changed over time.
- Bustamante Mansion: This is a grand house from the early 1600s. It is made of cut stones and features the coat of arms of the Bustamante family. This mansion is considered important for its art and music history. It has recently been turned into a fancy hotel, with hand-painted decorations and rooms designed around different cultural themes.
- Emblazoned Ancestral Houses: These are old family homes that display their family's coat of arms.
What Festivals and Traditions are There?
The people of Villalobar de Rioja celebrate a few special days:
- April 16: They celebrate Saint Turibius of Liébana.
- August 25: This is the Thanksgiving Festival. During this festival, there is a procession with a statue of Saint Peregrín.
What Cultural Groups are in Villalobar?
- Socio Cultural Association “Villa Alfovare”: This is a group that focuses on social and cultural activities in the village.
What Can You Do for Tourism?
- You can enjoy walks through the poplar trees along the Oja river. These walks can take you all the way to Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
See also
In Spanish: Villalobar de Rioja para niños
