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Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Spain
Ranked #6 of 24 attractions in La Rioja
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this Romanesque cathedral has a unique tradition of keeping live chickens in its interior to commemorate a local...... more » Owner description: Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this Romanesque cathedral has a unique tradition of keeping live chickens in its interior to commemorate a local legend. « less
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Santo Domingo de la Calzada is definitely worth a visit on your way north from Madrid to Burgos or as a visit during a stay in La Rioja. The cathedral is lovely and is home to a white chicken and a rooster. The sound of a rooster crowing in a huge old cathedral is really nice. The poultry are related... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2011
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