Oviedo Attractions

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Things to Do in Oviedo


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Top Attractions in Oviedo

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  • Christian M
    Copenhagen, Denmark4,068 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    … and 3 km back again.

    You’ll end up in beautiful surroundings with great views over Oviedo city. 100 metres away is another historical site, San Miguel de Lillo. Both buildings are pretty seen from the outside, but the top attraction is the walk up here and the views.

    The following is a quote from Wikipedia:

    “Iglesia de Santa María del Naranco is a pre-Romanesque Asturian building on the slope of Mount Naranco …. Ramiro I of Asturias ordered it to be built as a royal palace, part of a larger complex that also incorporated the nearby church of San Miguel de Lillo, 100 meters away. The palace was completed in 842 and had in part a religious function, being consecrated in 848.”
    Written 15 December 2022
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  • Lucinda07
    Alicante, Spain63 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely place to have a walk around or a sit down. It had plenty of benches and shade but also sun if you wanted to sit in the sun. Just before you enter there are a few stalls with drinks, ice creams etc. I liked the duck pond.
    Written 22 August 2023
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  • macedonboy
    Glasgow, UK179,691 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A really impressive cathedral. In addition to the beautiful architecture, the relics, I was also impressed by the interesting history of this Cathedral as told through the audio guide..
    Written 13 January 2023
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  • macedonboy
    Glasgow, UK179,691 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This historic square got its name from the fountain that filled the lagoon that was in that area. By the late 20th century, the square had fallen into such disrepair, the entire square was demolished and rebuilt except for Casa Ramón on the Southwest park of the square. Today it’s a cute little square with a rectangular plan. Surrounding the square are colourfully painted houses and shops. The “La bella Lola” sculpture is in this square and is by far one of the best landmarks in Oviedo.
    Written 7 January 2023
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  • Milesaway53
    Wem, UK7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Allow twice as much time as you think it will take! You will see one of the most fantastic collections ever put together. And then, just as you are about to leave you discover another whole wing. It's actually exhausting. My advice would be take 2 days. Go in the morning and then have lunch and repeat the process the following day. This is a hidden gem for all art lovers, surrounded by the old town (or what survived of it after the 1934 Asturian Uprising).
    Written 24 September 2023
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  • Christian M
    Copenhagen, Denmark4,068 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    … and 3 km back again.

    You’ll end up in beautiful surroundings with great views over Oviedo city. 100 metres away is another historical site, Iglesia de Santa María del Naranco. Both buildings are pretty seen from the outside, but the top attraction is the walk up here and the views.

    The following is a quote from Wikipedia:

    “San Miguel de Lillo is a Roman Catholic church built on the Naranco mount, near the Church of Santa María del Naranco in Asturias. It was completed in 842 and it was consecrated by Ramiro I of Asturias and his wife Paterna in the year 848. It was originally dedicated to St. Mary until this worship passed to the nearby palace in the 12th century, leaving this church dedicated to Saint Michael.”
    Written 15 December 2022
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  • Vadim
    Murmansk, Russia26,794 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The main motive for visiting mount Naranco on the slope of which Oviedo is located are two churches included in the UNESCO world heritage list. I lived in an IBIS at the foot of the mountain, so I walked to them. Both the still pre-Romanesque churches of Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo are half way to the top. The ascent follows the route of the Vuelta Cycling race. By the way some are going on the bike. It's not easy, even Miguel Indurain, a five-time Tour de France winner, had problems here. But You don't have a lung volume of 8 liters like him. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús will be the reward of whoever made it. This monument was built in 1950 and has the same symbolism as Christ the Redeemer on mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. Looking at it from the bottom, I did not go further up after San Miguel de Lillo. By the way, I took the bus 2A back part of the route. I don't know if you can ride it to the top, but part of the way is for sure.
    Written 7 April 2020
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  • macedonboy
    Glasgow, UK179,691 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The urban landscape of Oviedo is adorned by sculptural works, generally commemorative monuments dedicated to characters of special relevance and some of purely artistic indulgence. My personal favourite is La bella Lola in Plaza del Fontán as it embodies so many emotions in the figure and the setting. Honourable mention also goes to La Maternidad by Botero and one of at least three sculptures on the trail honouring motherhood. Estatua de Mafalda, Las Guisanderas and Esperanza Caminando evoke the halcyon days of childhood, while La Lechera, Vendedor de pescado, Pescadera and Vendedoras del Fontán evoke the days of yore when life was much harder
    Written 11 January 2023
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  • macedonboy
    Glasgow, UK179,691 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This sculpture was created as a tribute to the cartoon character Mafalda, created by Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón 'Quino' and inaugurated by Quino himself in 2014. The sculpture is an oversized depiction of Mafalda in her trademark thoughtful pose. She is wearing a cute red dress, a lovely smile on her face and sitting on an equally large bench with her feet dangling as she is too small to reach the ground. Fun sculpture.
    Written 7 January 2023
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  • Pipinot
    Udine32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    In this small zoo you can see animals at really close distance. I've never be so close to a lynx, nor an eagle!
    If you are not in a hurry, wait or ask for feeding times.
    Written 18 August 2023
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  • fernando o
    San Diego, CA93 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    UNESCO heritage site since 1998. This pre-Romanesque church is a must visit while in Oviedo. We were there early in the morning and we had a private tour by the local historian who was so proud of this magnificent building. If you love history you will love this site.
    Written 4 October 2022
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  • Robbert L
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,668 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hidden gem. Unexpected surprise..A very nice colourful.old town. Not very well known. Lovely. Meander through this old part, have a coffee and a lunch or dinner.
    Written 3 January 2024
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