Many people, when they hear Haro, hardly think of these lands of Spain located in La Rioja. But those who sip the world-famous aged Riojan wines immediately wonder about their origins - that's when they learn about Haro.
Arro is a strategic city on the banks of the Ebro River. It is the wine that is the trump card of Haro and it is the reason for the prosperity of the city at the end of the 19th century. In 1890, it was the city that boasted electric street lighting. As for sights, Haro has little to offer. For example, the church of Santo Tomas is of interest. It is characterized by its Late Gothic style, its Baroque altar and its Plateresque facade. The elegance of the Casa Consitorial is not to be overlooked. This Augustinian monastery in the past, designed by Juan de Villanueva, is today reborn as a great hotel.
But of course, the main thing in a visit to Haro, must be a visit to the wineries offering typical Riojan cuisine, as well as relaxing in the cafes of the steep Plaza de la Paz. Haro has, of course, a wine museum - Museo del Vino. Those interested can find it at the southern end of the city. It presents the latest production processes and aging of the wine. There is another wine museum, but it is located in Briones, just after Haro.

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