It is imperative to visit the Old Town in Oviedo, where you will see the likes of the Cathedral with its Holy Chamber and the Theatre Campoamor amongst others. There are 12 National Monuments in the city, which show examples of pre Romanesque architechture. The old historc centre of Oviedo is pedestrianised so it is pleasurealbe to stroll around. The Gothic cathedral of San Salvador is not to be missed which was constructed on order from Alfonso II of Asturias, in the 14th cetury over the original which was built in the 8th century. The most impressive gothic features include the Rose window, the tower and the entance portico. It is said to house the cloth that covered and cleaned Jesus’ face after the cruxifiction.

World heritage sites in Oviedo include the following buildings of importance, Santa María del Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo and San Julián de los Prados, which are all National Monuments. There is also an archaeological museum in the historic quarter of the city which contains many fascinating pieces and covers much of the history of Asturias from the Bronze Age. Before arriving to the new districts of Oviedo, the University is the last building in the historic centre. It has a Plateresque façade from the 16th century with a beautiful cloister.

In the oldest part of the historic quarter, Cimadevilla, you will find Constitution Square and plaza de Trascorrales which was the former exchange. You will also find the city hall from the 18th century and the Church of San Isidro. There are many porches around here serving the famous, natural Asturian cider.

What are you looking for in Almería?

• Monumentos de Oviedo
• Restaurantes de Oviedo
• Hoteles de Oviedo
• Casas Rurales de Oviedo