Walking Through Oviedo’s Treasures
Uncover the treasures of Oviedo’s rich history and culture on our 2-hour walking tour. Visit iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Catedral de San Salvador de Oviedo, the charming Capilla de La Balesquida, the fascinating Archaeological Museum of Asturias, the stunning Foncalada’s Fountain, and the renowned Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias. Our expert guides will lead you through the city’s streets and share their knowledge and insights on the history and culture of this remarkable city. Book your tour now and discover the best of Oviedo in just 2 hours.
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CAPILLA DE LA BALESQUIDA
Balesquida Church is a small church in the Spanish city of Oviedo, Asturias region, is a place of worship and headquarters of the Balesquida Brotherhood. The origin of the tailor's brotherhood is remembered today with the presence of scissors on the corner porch of the church.
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS OF ASTURIAS
The Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias, or Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias, is a museum in Oviedo. Asturias, Spain, the collection of fine arts includes 10,000 artifacts, 350-400 exhibited to the public at once.
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OVIEDO CATHEDRAL
The cathedral sits on the site of an old basilica built by Fruela I in honor of San Salvador. Today, the Cathedral of San Salvador of Oviedo showcases a variety of architectural styles. From Pre-Romanesque to Baroque including Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance pieces.
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Archaeological Museum of Asturias
The Archaeological Museum of Asturias includes collections of the Asturian Neolithic, Megalithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Astur Hill Fort culture, Roman Esturias, and Romanesque periods of the Kingdom of Asturias. The museum is under the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture, but managed by the Cultural Council of the Principal Government of Asturias
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LA FONCALADA
Did you know that its name was given after an inscription in Latin: fontem calatam written on it, built in pre-Romanesque style? It included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was originally placed near the city walls, adjacent to an ancient Roman road The top decoration depicts the Victory Cross, the symbol of Asturias.