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03-NOV-2013

Briones

To talk about Briones is to talk about one of the municipalities with the richest heritage in the whole of La Rioja. It is the only town of the mancomunidad, or community of municipalities, to be located on the right bank of the river Ebro and it has a privileged location perched atop a hill whose northern slope is cut away by the river into an almost vertical slope. It offers extensive views over the Ebro valley and Rioja Alta area with a virtually unmatched panoramic view of the vineyards, the river Ebro, the surrounding villages and the Sierra de la Demanda. In 2006, Briones had a population of 878 inhabitants.Like the other towns in the area, Briones has an outstanding artistic and historical heritage, a reflection of its past and geo-strategic position. It has conserved many noble houses and what is thought by many researchers to be the oldest house in La Rioja, which can be found in its Plaza de Espaņa

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bill friedlander16-Nov-2013 18:43
Wonderful light and colors in this lovely setting! A great vantage point for a view of this hill town. V
Tom Munson16-Nov-2013 17:30
Beautiful setting.
Kim16-Nov-2013 17:15
Very nice View Jose! V
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