Briefing
The Fundación Práxedes Mateo‑Sagasta has, in collaboration with the Gobierno de La Rioja launched this year’s new edition of the «Ruta por el Logroño sagastino». The immediate occasion is the programme’s return in autumn 2026; visits began on 2 October 2026 and usually take place on Friday mornings until the end of the year. The initiative is aimed primarily at secondary school classes, particularly students in 4th year of ESO and 2nd year of Bachillerato, who study the 19th century as part of their curriculum, but is also open to other groups.
The educational city tour programme aims to link the biography and political career of the statesman from La Rioja, Práxedes Mateo‑Sagasta (1825–1903) with Logroño’s urban development in the 19th century. The walking tour visits representative sites of modernisation and urban change, including the current headquarters of the Parlamento de La Rioja. The tour covers topics such as the arrival of the railway, the demolition of the city walls and the economic upheavals of the period, helping pupils interpret historical sources, buildings and urban structures on site.
On the specified Fridays, two sessions are held: 9:30–11:00 and 11:30–13:00; each is scheduled to last a maximum of an hour and a half. Groups are limited to around 30 participants to facilitate the educational activities on site. Participation is free, but advance booking is required; the foundation accepts bookings by email at info@fundacionsagasta.org or by telephone. According to the organisers, visits on other weekdays may be possible on request, subject to availability.
The relaunch of the route is part of local cultural and heritage work through which the foundation seeks to highlight regional heritage and La Rioja’s historical role in national politics. According to the organisers, whether the programme will be expanded in 2027 depends on demand and available capacity.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).