Calahorra Cathedral Church

Calahorra Cathedral is the principal Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Calahorra, La Rioja, serving as the seat of the local diocese and combining medieval and later architectural styles.

The site has been an episcopal centre since the medieval period; the present cathedral is the result of successive building campaigns and modifications over several centuries, reflecting changing liturgical and artistic fashions.

Sited in the historic centre of Calahorra in La Rioja, the cathedral occupies a central location within the town and is part of the city’s older street pattern and civic core.

• Diocesan museum: A diocesan museum within the complex displays paintings, sculptures and liturgical silver from La Rioja’s religious heritage.
• Architecture: The building preserves a mix of medieval and later architectural styles, so different parts of the cathedral date to different centuries.

What to See#

• Cathedral complex: The cathedral complex includes the main nave and choir, a cloister and a diocesan museum containing religious art and liturgical objects from the region.
• Façades and towers: Exterior façades and towers combine architectural elements from different periods and form a central visual landmark within the old town of Calahorra.

Calahorra is accessible by regional buses from Logroño (about 45 minutes). The cathedral sits in the city centre; it’s a short walk from the main bus station and the old town.

• Catch the choir recital if the cathedral schedule permits - the acoustics are surprisingly resonant.
• Explore the cathedral treasury for a handful of medieval reliquaries not often spotlighted in guidebooks.
• Walk from Calle Portales or the main bus terminal; the cathedral is central and easy to pair with a Rioja wine tasting.