Location: Oviedo
Top Things to do in Oviedo
What to do and see in Oviedo, Asturias: The Best Things to do
Oviedo is a treasure trove of Spanish religious architecture, dotted with monasteries, cathedrals and shrines that date all the way back to the 9th century. Soak up the rich history of the city by experiencing El Fontán Market, the San Isidoro el Real Church and the Castle of San Juan de Priorio, then shift aesthetic gears and check out modern architectural gems like the Prince Felipe Auditorium and the Jirafa building.
Restaurants in Oviedo
1. Rio Nalon
2. Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By Brimble - Lagos, Portugal
I'm very pleased to say that, contrary to usual Spanish expectations, the museum was actually open for a few hours on a Sunday. And very pleased we were... First things first, it's free. But we wouldn't have minded paying for such a treat. The informative layout, with both English and Spanish notes, is welcoming, interesting and a work of genuine passion The collection is varied, with many local artists well represented, alongside a couple of 'cameo' pieces from Picasso, Miro, Gargallo, Braque, etc. No crowds, so a leisurely stroll through the three levels, each representing different styles and periods. This was a real privilege, for which we are grateful. Not to be missed.
3. Catedral de San Salvador de Oviedo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,619 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
The Cathedral dates back to the 8th century, though it was substantially rebuilt in Gothic style in the 13th and 14th centuries, with major Baroque additions in the 17th and 18th centuries. The cathedral contains many relics including pieces of the holy shroud and one of the urns which are said to have been used for the water Jesus turned into wine. As with many cathedrals, the stonemasons saved their most creative work for the cloister - no two of the stone capitals are the same, though the cloister is a little odd with a Baroque addition on top. Originally the carvings would have been painted, of which traces remain. Off of the cloister is the beautiful Chapter House with its octagonal vaulting and carved seats. One of the glories of the cathedral is the altarpiece with the images set in a gilded wooden frame and there is an extensive and fascinating museum open as part of your visit.
4. Plaza del Fontan
5. Santa Maria del Naranco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,421 reviews
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
Santa Maria del Naranco was included as part of the monuments of Oviedo in the UNESCO world heritage list in 1985. Only Cordoba, Granada, Barcelona's Gaudi, Escorial and Burgos were included a year earlier. All the other almost 40 monuments are later or much later. It's hard to understand without being Spanish. Asturias is the core, the starting point of Spain. Everything else, as the asturians proudly say, is just an increment of territory. Santa Maria del Naranco doesn't look like a Church. It was actually built originally as the state hall of a country Royal Palace for Ramiro I in 842. The forest for hunting was here at that time. The Church turned out to be elegant because of the open loggias and external stairs. Its fragility is given by its location on the meadow. The Church is located outside the city limits. You can get here by bus number 2, but I walked from the IBIS hotel in the morning. I didn't get inside, everything was closed, but judging by the photo, the exterior is better than the interior.
6. Campo de San Francisco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 877 reviews
Reviewed By OletAbad - San Francisco, United States
So without any itinerary, we proceeded to walk west from our apartment and found ourselves in a park called Campo de San Francisco. Within its grounds were carefully manicured lawns and magnificent trees punctuated with old and new low key structures, examples of which are an ancient arch, modern sculptures, outdoor cafe, children’s playground, skateboard park, and hidden ponds populated by ducks and the ubiquitous pigeons. Each tree had an information placard that identified its genus and species much like a botanical garden. Its tranquil atmosphere stands in contrast to the traffic around its periphery. It was the perfect setting to have another cafe americano!
7. Esculturas Oviedo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,147 reviews
Reviewed By PostcardsFromVLC
On our visit to Oviedo, we were pleasantly surprised to see all the statues planted all over the city. We then did a little research and we were able to visit 22 of them. Amazing!!!! So many sculptures. So little time. Oviedo, the capital city of Asturias, boasts over 100 sculptures that include statues of a milkmaid and donkey based on a local character from the early 1900s, a traveller surrounded by luggage, pregnant and nursing mothers, what looks to be the world’s largest buttocks sculpture and of course, Woody Allen!
8. Monte Naranco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 821 reviews
Reviewed By mjabouille
Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo are two pre-romanic churches located in Naranco, a hill within a 30 min walk or 10 min car drive from Oviedo city center, and they're worth a visit. Plus, you'll have an extraordinary view.
9. Estatua de Mafalda Homenaje a Quino
10. Zoologico El Bosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
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