Plaza del Fontán, Historic square in Oviedo, Spain
Plaza del Fontán features a rectangular layout with four entrances, surrounded by porticoed buildings housing shops and traditional restaurants.
The square began as a natural lagoon in the 16th century, which was drained in 1523 due to health concerns and transformed into a marketplace.
The plaza appears in the novel 'La Regenta' under the name Plaza del Pan and serves as a central setting in Ramon Perez de Ayala's 'Tigre Juan'.
The market operates on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, offering fresh flowers, local crafts, and regional products from Asturias.
A sculpture commemorating traditional market vendors stands in the adjacent Daoiz and Velarde Square, marking centuries of commercial activity.
Location: Oviedo City
Address: C. Fontán, 9, 33009 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain 33009 Oviedo 33009 Oviedo
GPS coordinates: 43.35972,-5.84556
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:59
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