The bridge over the Río Arga was built in the 11th century, traditionally attributed to Queen Muniadona, wife of Sancho III, to facilitate pilgrims' journey to Santiago de Compostela. The town of Puente la Reina was founded in 1122 by King Alfonso I, taking its name from the bridge.
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Puente románico
The Romanesque bridge spanning the Río Arga and giving the town its name was constructed in the 11th century. According to the legend of the txori (bird in Basque), a small bird would fly down to the Río Arga, wet its wings in the river, and then fly to the statue of the Virgen del Puy in a chapel inside the central tower of the bridge, where it would clean the Virgin's face.
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Albergue Estrella Guía
Private
23 – 26
12
4.6
Albergue Jakue
Private
20 – 25
16
4.1
Albergue Puente
Private
16 – 18
40
4.1
Albergue de los Padres Reparadores
Parochial
9
100
3.9
Albergue Gares
Private
15
16
3.7
Albergue Santiago Apóstol
Private
14 – 18
72
3.5
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