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    Oviedo

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    The capital of Asturias has a well-preserved Old Town with a Gothic cathedral, whose 9th-century Cámara Santa is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    by Felix Gillen

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    The capital of Asturias has a well-preserved Old Town with a Gothic cathedral, whose 9th-century Cámara Santa is a UNESCO World Heritage site. On Monte Naranco are the Pre-Romanesque buildings Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo, also World Heritage sites.

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    Plaza de Riego

    1Plaza de Riego

    The small square in the Old Town is named after the liberal General Rafael del Riego, who hailed from Asturias and was a key figure in 19th-century Spanish constitutional history. It's a popular meeting spot for locals and ideal for a break while exploring the historic quarter.
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    Museo de Geología - Universidad de Oviedo

    2Museo de Geología - Universidad de Oviedo

    The Museum of the Faculty of Geology on the Llamaquique Campus displays what geologists of the university, founded in 1608, have collected: fossils, minerals, rocks, and maps. Many pieces come from the Cantabrian Mountains, others from around the world. You can examine samples yourself at microscopes.
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    Plaza de la Constitución

    3Plaza de la Constitución

    The square has been a center of urban life in Oviedo for centuries. Here stands the Town Hall, built between 1622 and 1623 following plans by Juan de Naveda, opposite stands the 17th-century church of San Isidoro el Real, which was part of the former Jesuit college. Cafes and terraces line the square.
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    Santa María del Naranco

    4Santa María del Naranco

    This Pre-Romanesque building on Monte Naranco was constructed between 842 and 850 under King Ramiro I as a palace and later converted into a church. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and San Miguel de Lillo stands just a few meters away.
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    Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias

    5Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias

    The largest public art collection in Asturias, housed, among other venues, in the 1767 Palacio de Velarde. Notable works include a complete Apostolado by El Greco and portraits by Goya.
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    San Miguel de Lillo
    Historic Landmark

    6San Miguel de Lillo

    The pre-Romanesque palace-church on Monte Naranco, built by King Ramiro I mid-9th century, has been a UNESCO-listed site since 1985. After a landslide in the 12th or 13th century, just a third of the structure remains. Noteworthy are the reliefs on the doorposts with circus scenes, tracing back to Roman ivory carvings.
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    Tiffany and Cake

    Bakery in Calle Matematico Pedrayes.
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    Casa Fermín

    Restaurant in C. San Francisco.
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    Sidrería Tierra Astur Gascona

    Bar in C. Gascona.
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    Asturias

    Asturias

    Asturias is located between the Cantabrian Sea and the Cantabrian Mountains, combining green landscapes, rugged coastlines, and a long cultural history. The region is known for its Pre-Romanesque architecture, the Picos de Europa, and its cuisine. It is ideal for both nature and cultural travel.
    Gijón

    Gijón

    Gijón is Asturias' largest city, blending maritime heritage with history and urban life. In the historic core of Cimavilla on Cerro de Santa Catalina, you'll find narrow streets; atop the hill stands Chillida's sculpture "Elogio del Horizonte" since 1990.The city beach San Lorenzo defines its image; the Roman baths at Campo Valdés, dating from the 1st to 2nd centuries, bear witness to its ancient past. The monumental former Universidad Laboral, whose construction began in the 1940s, now houses the cultural center Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura.In a Sidrería, try Asturian cider and regional specialties. Spring and autumn offer a pleasant climate for your visit.
    Lastres and Tazones

    Lastres and Tazones

    The fishing villages of Lastres and Tazones on the Asturian coast feature colourful houses, steep streets, and small harbours, offering a glimpse into Asturias' traditional coastal life.
    Picos de Europa Nationalpark (Cangas de Onís)

    Picos de Europa Nationalpark (Cangas de Onís)

    As a gateway to the Picos de Europa National Park, the region around Cangas de Onís offers high mountain landscapes, the pilgrimage site of Covadonga, and many opportunities for outdoor activities.
    Llanes

    Llanes

    Llanes is a coastal town in eastern Asturias that combines maritime history with nature. Here you will find a well-preserved old town with the largest surviving section of medieval town wall in Asturias and a round 13th-century torreón. In the harbour, between 2001 and 2006 Agustín Ibarrola painted the concrete blocks of the breakwater into the colourful installation Cubos de la Memoria. Along the coast lie special beaches such as Playa de Toró with its pointed rocks and Playa de Gulpiyuri, a small beach about 100 metres inland that the sea fills with water through underground passages in the karst. The Paseo de San Pedro above the town offers wide views of the harbour, the coast and the Sierra del Cuera. In late spring or early autumn it is mild and less crowded. On a stroll through the old town you will see traditional architecture, buildings by returnees from the Americas such as the 1910 Casino, and sidrerías (cider houses).

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