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Oviedo, Regional capital city in northern Spain

The streets of Oviedo's old quarter feature yellow stone buildings, Gothic architecture, and numerous public squares connected by narrow pedestrian passages.

Founded by two monks in 761, Oviedo grew into a significant city during the Kingdom of Asturias as a strategic center against Muslim occupation.

The Cathedral of San Salvador contains the Camara Santa, a 9th-century chapel housing important religious artifacts and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The city center provides easy access to traditional cider houses along Calle Gascona, where local beverages are served according to regional pouring techniques.

La Foncalada stands as Europe's only preserved example of pre-Romanesque civil architecture, featuring a medieval fountain system from the 9th century.

Location: Province of Asturias

Capital city: Oviedo City

Elevation above the sea: 241 m

Part of: judicial district of Oviedo

Shares border with: Grado, Llanera, Siero, Les Regueres, Langreo, Mieres, Ribera de Arriba, Santo Adriano

Address: Oviedo, Municipality of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain 33001–33013 Oviedo

Website: https://oviedo.es

GPS coordinates: 43.36250,-5.85028

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15

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