Alfaro, Municipality in La Rioja, Spain
Alfaro is a municipality in La Rioja situated on the banks of the Ebro River across varied terrain at 310 meters elevation. The town serves as a local administrative center with its churches, residential areas, and traditional street layout.
The settlement originated as the Roman city of Graccuris, founded by Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus during Rome's occupation of Hispania. Over the medieval period, the town evolved and took on its current form centered around the local church.
The Collegiate Church of San Miguel Arcángel dominates the townscape with its blend of architectural styles that developed over centuries. Walking through the town, visitors can observe how these different building periods shaped the appearance of this central religious landmark.
The area connects well to larger regional cities via the N-232 national highway and AP-68 motorway. Once there, the paved streets are easy to explore on foot and navigate through the compact town center.
The church roof hosts one of Europe's largest urban stork colonies with hundreds of birds returning each year to nest. This natural phenomenon creates a striking sight as the birds claim the rooftop as their seasonal home.
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