If we are willing to make another little getaway, we will surely like it enjoy somewhere like Oviedo, a city located in the north of Spain. Oviedo is the capital of Asturias and stands out for things like its old town. It is one of those visits that can be done in a couple of days and that is why they are ideal getaways.
Let's see what are the main places of interest we have in Oviedo. If you are going to make a getaway, it is better to keep a list with everything that we can see in this city so that we do not miss anything. Only then can we fully enjoy each place visited.
The Fontán Square
This is one of the most significant squares in the city. Fontán means puddle and they have given it this name because here there was a small lagoon next to which the market was made in the Middle Ages. Centuries later it tried to dry up but today there are still two pipes from which the water comes out. In this square we will find beautiful old houses that seem taken from another era. They stand out for their balconies and arcades. Here there is also a market several days a week and in the square we can find some of the statues of the city such as that of the vendors. There are also some bars to make a short stop and have a cider.
The Plaza of the Cathedral of Oviedo
In this square we find the Cathedral of Oviedo, a place of passage for pilgrims heading towards Santiago de Compostela. Her name is Holy Basilica Church Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador de Oviedo. In its Holy Chamber are some of the most important relics of Christianity. This Holy Chamber is also a World Heritage Site. In the Plaza de la Catedral we will find one of the best-known statues in the city, that of the Regenta.
Trascorrales Square
This is one of the most authentic squares in the city of Oviedo, in which to see more typical buildings in varied tones. In this square we find a statue that gives it a second name, since it is also known as Plaza de la Burra. She is accompanied by a milkmaid, as it was in this square where cheese and milk were sold. In this square there is also the exhibition hall that was formerly the area where fish was sold.
San Francisco Park
This park is located in the heart of the city and is very well cared for, making it another essential visit. We can walk through the park and see the little pond. Right next to it we find one of the statues that has become the most popular for taking photos. Is about the statue of Mafalda, who is waiting for us sitting on her bench.
Shopping on Uría street
If you take out time to go shopping, without a doubt you should stop by Uría street. It is the shopping street par excellence, where the most interesting shops are located. This street goes from Parque San Francisco to the train station and is the ideal place to entertain yourself by doing some shopping if that is what you like.
The wine route and Gascona street
If what you want to do is a wine route to rest from so much visit, you have the Manuel Pedregal street. In it you will find the best atmosphere. In addition, in the city of Oviedo you have to go through Gascona street, where it is usual to have culines of cider. Here you will enjoy one of the best traditions in Asturias and you will also find many places to eat or dine.
Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum
This city also has some interesting museums. One of them is the Museum of Fine Arts, which has recently been renovated. It is located in a renovated building in the historic center, near the cathedral. A building that is art in itself and that is why it is worth enjoying both the place and what it has inside. The Archaeological Museum for its part is located in what was the convent of San Vicente. In it you can learn much more about the history of Asturias and Humanity.
Route through its statues
If there is something in the city of Oviedo, it is statues, with more than a hundred scattered throughout its streets. It is a great idea to take a route looking for statues, since there are many in the city and it is a way not to miss any of its corners. Some of the best known are those of Mafalda, Woody Allen or the Regenta.
Mount Naranco and the Pre-Romanesque
Near Oviedo we cannot miss the most important pre-Romanesque vestiges in the entire Peninsula. On Mount Narnaco, in addition to having excellent views of the city, we can see the three pre-Romanesque churches that are a World Heritage Site. We refer to San Miguel de Lillo, Santa María del Naranco and San Julián de los Prados.