Oviedo

The capital of the Principality of Asturias and a beautifully preserved architectural gem, the origins of Oviedo go all the way back to the year 761, when it was founded by 2 monks. Nowadays, it is a clean, pedestrianized city whose streets are a joy to wander. It is easy to see why Woody Allen (who has filmed here) described Oviedo as ‘a fairy tale city’.

A stroll through the honey-coloured streets of the old town is a must

Visit the Cathedral

Discover the essence of old Oviedo in 3 streets (San Francisco, Cimadevilla y Salsipuedes) and squares (Alfonso II, Trascorrales y Fontan)

And the essence of modern day Oviedo in Calles Uria y Gascona and Plazas de la Constucion y Escandalers

Visit the Museo de Bellas Artes as well as various other galleries and exhibition rooms (eg. Café Espanol, Vertice, Murillo, Banco Herrero, CA-MCO….)

www.ayto_oviedo.es

Gijón

This vibrant beachside city is equal in size to Oviedo but very different in feel.

Must-dos in Gijon:

A stroll through the old port, Cimavilla, Santa Catalina, El Muro…. Soak up the spirit of the city.

Enjoy some seafood in this fishing port, washed down by some local cider of course!

Gijonese museums: Pueblo de Asturias, Ferrocarril, Termas, Jardin Botanico

Cultural Highlights: Teatro Jovellanos, Antiguo Instituo, Universidad Laboral, Elogio del Hoirzonte, Parque Arquelogico, Ciudadela de Celestino Solar..

Gijon International Film Festival: Every November. www.gijonfilmfestival.com

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