Discover Viñaspre: Church, History and Viewpoints

The present-day Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Viñaspre/Binasperi dates from the 16th and 17th centuries, preserves indications of a medieval origin, is designated as an archaeological area of suspected interest, and is attributed to the Middle Ages and the period from the 12th to the 15th century.

Culture and History

At the exit of Viñaspre/Binasperi, there is a medieval fountain. In Viñaspre, San Juan is associated with 24 June; San Ginés is associated with 25 August in Viñaspre.

The fountain complements the church with another medieval reference in the village landscape. The two names San Juan and San Ginés belong to different days in Viñaspre’s calendar: 24 June represents San Juan, while 25 August represents San Ginés. Thus, alongside the historic sites, two clearly named dates associated with Viñaspre also appear.

Archaeology

The Asentamiento Plano Quemado site in Viñaspre/Binasperi is recorded as a Chalcolithic or Eneolithic open-air settlement. The Ermita de San Bartolomé Apóstol in Viñaspre/Binasperi is designated as an archaeological area of suspected interest.

In the archaeological classification, two different references appear side by side here. Asentamiento Plano Quemado is associated with a Chalcolithic or Eneolithic open-air settlement, while the Ermita de San Bartolomé Apóstol is designated as an archaeological area of suspected interest. Both names therefore belong to the historical and archaeological overview of Viñaspre/Binasperi, without referring to the same type of site.

Museums and Historical Sites

The Museo del Aceite de Oliva, a museum, is located in the vicinity of Viñaspre/Binasperi. Chabola de La Hechicera, a historical site, is located in the immediate vicinity of Viñaspre/Binasperi. Poblado de la Hoya, also a historical site, is located in the vicinity of Viñaspre/Binasperi. Casa de las Ciencias, a museum, is likewise located in the vicinity of Viñaspre/Binasperi.

Landscape and Viewpoints

Larrasa, a mountain, is located in the vicinity of Viñaspre/Binasperi. Codés, also a mountain, is located in the vicinity of Viñaspre/Binasperi. Balcon De La Rioja, a viewpoint, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Viñaspre/Binasperi. Mirador Cuatro Caños, also a viewpoint, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Viñaspre/Binasperi.

The location details are also structured differently for the landscape references. Larrasa and Codés are listed as mountains in the vicinity of Viñaspre/Binasperi. Balcon De La Rioja and Mirador Cuatro Caños are viewpoints in the wider regional surroundings. The two mountain names and the two Mirador designations thus form two separate groups within the landscape overview.

Other Places

Other places include Guinea, Labastida, Alaiza, Aprikano, Abornikano, Agurain, Bilar and Maestu.

For the higher-level travel overview: Alava.