After leaving Los Arcos, the sixth day of the journey will
take walkers to Sansol, a municipality where stands the 18th-century
Church of San Zoilo. Then the Route arrives in the village
of Torres del Río, where arises a fascinating Romanesque
funerary Church that shows Mudéjar influences. It was
built by the Order of the Santo Sepulcro in the 12th century.
This church is commonly known as the "Linterna de los
muertos" (Lantern of th dead) because legend states that,
when a pilgrim died in the hospital or nearby, the custom
was to light a fire on top of the lantern. This hospital can
still be seen today.
The Route progresses to Viana, once a Princedom established
in the 15th century by Carlos III the Noble, title held by
the heir to the Crown of Navarra. In this princely town, travellers
can view the marvelous Renaissance façade of the Santa
María´s Church, built between the 14th and 16th
century. Its magnificence is characteristic of cathedrals;
it has five naves, eleven chapels and a wide apse aisle. Its
interior is adorned with a lateral altarpiece in memory to
Apostle Santiago. Pilgrims can also view the ruins of San
Pedro´s Church and the beauty of the emblazoned façades
that decorate this town.
Upon leaving the beautiful Viana, the Route passes Navarra
and enters La Rioja. After crossing an old stone bridge of
pilgrim origins, it reaches Logroño, the final stop
of the sixth day of the journey.
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