Welcome to Oviedo
Oviedo, capital of the Principality of Asturias, is a city that harmoniously combines past and present. Its historic center, clean and well cared for, is full of charming corners, lively squares, pedestrian streets and monuments with centuries of history. The Cathedral of San Salvador, starting point of the Camino Primitivo to Santiago, and the pre-Romanesque temples of Monte Naranco, declared World Heritage, are just some of its treasures.
Oviedo is also famous for its hospitality, its exquisite gastronomy —with dishes such as fabada, cachopo or natural cider— and its quiet and safe lifestyle. It is a perfect city to stroll, shop, enjoy a good meal and discover its museums, urban sculptures or historic cafés.
Cultural and festive life in Oviedo is vibrant. Every year traditional festivals are celebrated such as La Balesquida (Martes del Campo), the popular San Mateo Festivities in September —with concerts, street theater and festive atmosphere— and the unique Desarme, where gastronomy is the main protagonist. In addition, the city dresses up with the Princess of Asturias Awards, bringing together outstanding international figures in a prestigious ceremony.
Throughout the year, Oviedo also hosts cycles of opera, theater, cinema and exhibitions of the highest level in spaces such as the Campoamor Theatre or the Prince Felipe Auditorium, consolidating itself as one of the cultural references in northern Spain.
Come to Oviedo and discover a city that captivates with its beauty, character and unique way of living culture and tradition.
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