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| Oviedo | ||
| region | Asturias | |
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| Residents | 219.910 (2020) | |
| height | 232 m | |
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Oviedo is the capital of spanish province Asturias.
background
In the 8th century, the Moors had conquered almost the entire Iberian Peninsula. However, they could not bring the region north of the Cantabrian Mountains under their rule. The Kingdom of Asturias with the capital Oviedo arose from this area. In the 9th and 10th centuries, an architectural style called pre-Romanesque developed here. Some of these structures belong to the UNESCO world cultural heritage.
getting there
By plane
The Asturias airport
(IATA: OVD) is about 50 km northwest of the city near the coast.
By train
1 railway station Oviedo is easily accessible by train.
By bus
In the street
By boat
mobility
Map of Oviedo
Tourist Attractions
- 1 San Salvador Cathedral.
Late Gothic building. In the cathedral is the Cámara Santa from pre-Romanesque times with numerous relics important for the Roman Catholic Church. The chapel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The opening times change constantly, even the information at the entrance is not necessarily correct and differs from the homepage. Most of the time (except in the main season) it is closed at noon and then open again from 4 p.m. For the tour, which also includes the museum, you should plan at least 90 minutes.Price: Admission: € 6 including audio guide (also in German) (as of 5/2018).
- San Vicente Monastery. Archeology Museum.
- La Foncalada fountain house. Also pre-Romanesque and part of the world heritage. Freely accessible and rather inconspicuous, it is one of the very few surviving non-sacred buildings from this period.
activities
shop
Markets
- Mercado del Fontan. The historic market hall of the Mercado del Fontán in the immediate vicinity of the Plaza de la Constitución offers an interesting facade from 1882 by the architect Javier Aguirre. Fixed market stalls are installed inside, especially many fish stalls with a diverse range.Open: Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Practical advice
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Web links
- http://www.oviedo.es/ (it) - Oviedo Official Website
