"Nájera, cradle of kingdoms" Nájera by Aitana

Nájera Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 51 photos

Following the Way of St. James from Logroño to the West, we found Najera, which during the Middle Ages played an important role in the formation of the kingdoms of Navarra, Castile and Aragon.

Najerilla river crosses the village.

The most significant monument is the Monastery of Santa María la Real, where a number of kings were buried. The gothic church, the choir, the magnificent cloister and the Royal Pantheon make the monastery one of the jewels of the Way.

Last visit to Nájera: Oct 2009
Intro Written Oct 25, 2009
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Reviews (7)

Cañas: Abadía de San Salvador de Cañas Off The Beaten Path (2)

Abadía de San Salvador de Cañas, also called Monasterio de la Luz. This Cistercian Abbey was founded in the 12th... more travel advice

Tricio, Basílica de Santa María de Arcos - Nájera

Tricio, Basílica de Santa María de Arcos Off The Beaten Path (2)

Basílica de Santa María de Arcos Tricio is a village close to Nájera. The most representative site is the Basilica of... more travel advice

Santa Maria la Real. The choir Things to Do (5)

The choir of the Monastery is magnificent. It was made by Amutio brothers in 1493. For the decoration both religious... more travel advice

Monastery. Royal Pantheon and Cave - Nájera

Monastery. Royal Pantheon and Cave Things to Do (5)

At the feet of the church we accede to the Royal Pantheon, where six kings and six queens of Navarra are buried. The... more travel advice

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Redang Oct 4, 2012 at 2:28 AM

Una pregunta, ¿merece la pena Nájera? Supongo que dirás que sí, pero ya sabes,muchas veces hay que "sacrificar" algún destino....
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  Aitana Oct 5, 2012 at 1:17 PM
  
  Santa María es una maravilla, para mi gusto es de lo más bonito de esa zona, pero pero depende: ¿dónde vas a ir? ¿cuál es el itinerario a grandes rasgos? ¿cuánto tiempo tienes?
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  Redang Oct 6, 2012 at 1:10 AM
  
  Una semana, empezando por SM Millán/Yuso + Logroño, el resto, fijándolo poco a poco
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ranger49 Nov 4, 2010 at 4:25 PM

Thanks Carmen for introducing me to another amazing part of Spain. Great pictures - what artistry and history they show.
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cachaseiro Aug 14, 2010 at 4:45 AM

Very well wtitten and very informative.
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Redang Oct 27, 2009 at 2:15 PM

Buena página