Oviedo (Spanish: [oˈβjeðo]) or Uviéu (Asturian: [uˈβjew]) is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain and the administrative and commercial centre of the region. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city.

An exceptional starting point for exploring examples of pre-Romanesque art, a World Heritage Site, the Costa Verde coastline, incredible natural landscapes where you can practice all kinds of sports, and of course, enjoy a first-class gastronomic culture.

Nov 22, 2024 · Oviedo is the capital of Asturias, the north-westerly region of Spain perhaps best known for its cider. From a boisterous annual feria (fair) to one of the country’s finest public art collections, these are the best things to do when visiting the elegant city of Oviedo.

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Oviedo is a fun, sophisticated city, with a stash of intriguing sights, some excellent restaurants and a lively student population. Out on the periphery, the hum and heave of factories is a strong reminder that Oviedo is a major producer of textiles, weapons and food.

Oviedo is one of the most attractive cities in the north of Spain. Its old quarter is pedestrianised making its exploration a real pleasure. Oviedo has had a wealthy history and has quite a number of monuments worth seeing as you explore.

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.

Mar 5, 2024 · Oviedo is in Asturias, one of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities in the northwestern corner of Spain. The city is cradled by lush valleys and picturesque mountain ranges, just a short distance from the northern coast of Spain, where the Bay of Biscay meets the rugged shoreline.

Dec 25, 2023 · Amid the rolling hills of the Picos de Europa mountains, Oviedo lures visitors with its peaceful natural landscape and intriguing pre-Romanesque churches.

Oviedo, city, Asturias provincia (province) and comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), northern Spain. Oviedo lies on a hill surrounded by mountains and a fertile plain and is situated 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Gijón.