Romanesque in Navarre's Ribera region

In Tudela. Built in the 12th century on top of the main mosque of the city. With a Romanesque ground plan, it is divided into three naves and has three entrances. The south front (dedicated to the Virgin Mary) is the oldest and in the Romanesque style, as is the north façade, called Santa María. The third, and most eye-catching, is the spectacularly-decorated front depicting Doomsday. The cathedral has an interesting large Romanesque cloister, built towards the end of the 12th century.

In Tudela. The main façade, with a slender three-section tower attached to it, represents the essence of the Romanesque style in Tudela. It seems to have been built on top of an old Mozarabic church, which explains why the chancel is slightly off-centre.

In Carcastillo. Its spacious Romanesque church is one of the best examples of Cistercian art in Spain, outstanding features being the chapterhouse - one of the most harmonious in Spanish Romanesque - and the Gothic cloister. On the 14th-century façade some elements from the old Romanesque church were used, for example the Chrismon on the tympanum and the corbels on the upper cornice.

In Fitero. The first monastery of the Cistercian Order in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the few located within a town, its grandeur surprises the visitor. The abbey church has a chancel ambulatory with five chapels, making it a unique example of a Cistercian monastery in Spain. It also houses a large collection of Arabic chests, mediaeval caskets and a beautiful Gothic reliquary made from Limousin enamel.

In Tulebras. The first church founded by the Cistercians in Spain. Built in the Romanesque style, mainly visible on the façades, nave and chancel. It also has an interesting collection of religious art in its museum.

In Murillo el Cuende. Strategically located on top of a hill, it had great defensive importance in the mediaeval era. It houses remains of a 12th-century castle, a 100-meter-long canvas of the town's walls (also 12th-century), an old round tower (early Romanesque) and the church of San Nicolás (late 12th century).

In Cabanillas. A simple building with a single nave and a beautiful domed front that was put back in its original place after a complete restoration. This church was home to hospitable monks who attended to pilgrims.