Gijón

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Gijón, Coastal city in Asturias, Spain

The largest city in Asturias extends along the Bay of Biscay with urban beaches, industrial zones, and a medieval quarter called Cimadevilla.

The Romans established a settlement named Gigia in the 5th century BC, which later became a vital port during the Kingdom of Asturias in 791.

The Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, a former vocational training center from the 1940s, now functions as an arts center and cultural space.

The Puerto del Musel serves as the principal commercial port for northern Spain, managing coal exports and international maritime connections.

The Eduardo Chillida concrete sculpture Elogio del Horizonte stands on Santa Catalina hill, creating natural acoustic effects from ocean waves.

Location: Province of Asturias

Capital city: Gijón City

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

Shares border with: Corvera de Asturias, Llanera, Carreño, Siero, Sariegu, Villaviciosa

Address: Gijón, Asturias, Spain 33200 Gijón

Website: http://gijon.es

GPS coordinates: 43.52931,-5.67732

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10

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