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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 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...
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The Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias are six structures in north central Spain, all dating to the first part of the ninth century (about 800-850 AD). They were all built under royal patronage, when the region of Asturias was ruled by a dynasty of Christian kings.
- The Plaza of The Cathedral of Oviedo
- The Town Hall Square
- The Plaza Del Fontán
- The Plaza de Riego
We arrived to the Cathedral Square presided over by the monumental tower of its basilica and a wide open space in which formerly there were houses with beautiful arcades. The famous “les madreñes” market was held there, constituting one of the social epicenters of old Oviedo. From this place we see the Palace of the Valdecárzana Heredia, from the 1...
Now we resume our previous route for a moment, we return to Cimadevilla street, and at the bottom is the arch that we must cross. Actually it is the most important gate of the old medieval wall. Above it stands the tower with the Town Hall clock, and opens the way to the Plaza de la Constitución, surrounded by architectural jewels, at the same time...
We leave it to our right and we take Magdalena Street El Fontán, emblematic square of the Old Oviedo that has been completely rebuilt with more modern architectural premises. The reconstruction was controversial and we are not going to judge it here. Come closer and draw your own conclusions. If they are made with a photo of the old square they wil...
Remember that we had descended the Magdalena street, and possibly now we are going around the Plaza del Fontán. Fierro Street then appears, through which we must climb. We arrived again at the Plaza de la Constitución and this time we left the Church on our left, on the way to another street that goes down, El Peso street. It leads us irremediably ...
2. The Siege of Oviedo Oviedo, the capital of the province of Asturias, came under Republican rule by July 1936, which marked the commencement of the Spanish Civil War. The head commander of the troops stationed in Oviedo, Colonel Antonio Aranda, promised loyalty to the local
Mar 5, 2024 · The history here is palpable – Oviedo can trace its roots back to the 9th century, and was the capital of the Kingdom of Asturias, the last resistance against the Moors as they conquered the rest of Spain.
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Oct 27, 2019 · Almost as old as the principality itself, for all its history Oviedo is wearing remarkably well. Perhaps its student population keeps it young, but whatever the reason, the city feels vibrant and forward-looking. Acclaimed as the cleanest city in Spain, Oviedo is modestly magnificent.
