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Dec 17, 2021 · In the heart of northern coastal Spain, Oviedo feels as solid and stable as a regional capital city should be. It's just the place to start discovering the cultural roots of ancient Asturias.
- John Oseid
Oviedo/Uviéu, the capital of the Principality of Asturias, is a welcoming and friendly city in the broadest sense of the word. It seems to have been designed many centuries ago for a warm and simple way of life.
With Franco eventually gaining control of all Spain, Asturias — traditionally linked to the Spanish Crown — was known merely as the "Province of Oviedo" from 1939 until Franco's death in 1975. The province's name was restored fully after the return of democracy to Spain, in 1977.
Nov 2, 2020 · Asturias is home to just over a million people, half of whom live along the region’s midline, where its main three towns are: Oviedo, the capital city, which showcases immaculately preserved...
Oct 18, 2021 · An Overview. Although many foreigners were unfamiliar with Oviedo until it was featured in the Hollywood film Vicky Cristina Barcelona, this city is actually quite an important one to Spain. Today, Oviedo serves as the administrative and commercial capital of Asturias.
Dec 10, 2019 · Why Spain’s Asturias is an under-the-radar destination. Discover why this stunning region is Spain’s best-kept secret. Beyond Barcelona, Asturias entices with gorgeous landscapes and...
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Mar 5, 2024 · Oviedo is in Asturias, one of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities in the northwestern corner of Spain. The city is cradled by lush valleys and picturesque mountain ranges, just a short distance from the northern coast of Spain, where the Bay of Biscay meets the rugged shoreline.
