Top Things to do in Gijon
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Gijon That You Shouldn't Miss
This port city of about 275,000 on Spain’s north coast began 3,000 years ago as a fishing village. Today it’s a departure point for regional cruises, making it busy in summer (and making us wonder what those ancient fisherman would have thought of cruise ships). The original village, Cimadevilla, with its narrow, cobblestone streets, draws many tourists, and Cerro de Santa Catalina park at the tip of Cimadevilla’s peninsula provides great coastal views.
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1. Centro de cultura Antiguo Instituto
2. Monumento a la Madre del emigrante
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Reviewed By TimDore - Marana, United States
This beautiful statue is in honor of the Mothers of the Asturians that emigrated to find a land with more opportunity. The Mother is saying goodbye to her children with the wave of her hand. The look on her face is haunting in that it is despair, fear and loneliness yet hope for a bright future. The statue is by Ramón Muriedas and was placed there in 1970. If you arrive in Gijon via cruise ship it is about a 4 mile walk to the park, but taxis are plentiful and this park might be included in a shore excursion.
3. Mirador parque de La Providencia
4. Mercazoco Market
5. Elogio Del Horizonte
6. Plaza Mayor
7. Letras Gijon
8. Escaleras del rock
9. Escultura Nina Dibujando en la Arena
10. Casa Paquet
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