Construction on Iglesia de Santa Maria del Naranco began in the 9th century. This unesco world heritage site was originally a palace used for recreational purposes and transitioned to a church three centuries later. It is extremely emblematic of Pre-Romanesque architecture, which the region in Asturias around Oviedo is known for. Pay attention to the details inside the church /palace where the carvings reveal animals, people and other symbols. The balconies on either side of the church / palace are also excellent for observing details of the columns. Guided tours of Santa Maria del Naranco cost €5, last from 30-45 minutes and are in Spanish. The entrance fee includes entry to the neighboring church. Highly recommend visiting, especially going on the guided tour. The walk up to Santa Maria del Naranco is rewarding though it is possible to drive up too.

The site in itself is stunning! Nevertheless, it is awfully managed for a UNESCO site. You can visit it only with a guided tour, which is in Spanish only, and whose schedule is not listed anywhere. As the site is very small, there is no real need for a guide, in my opinion, but for pamphlets and brochures in Spanish and other languages. Apart from this, the guide does not offer any real information, but reminds you all the time not to touch anything inside (it's one small hall with bare walls and columns) and literally locks the visiting group in so that the tourists wanting to get in cannot do it 🫣 Totally recommend visiting the site, it's an extraordinaty piece of architecture and a great view, but skip the guided tour.

Pre-romanic style only available in Asturias zone. Green enviroment. Poor timetable to visit the inside.

It’s my first time visiting Oviedo, and I made sure to see the centuries-old Iglesia de Santa María del Naranco. It’s fascinating to witness something that has existed for thousands of years.

If you are in Oviedo this small church is a must see piece of history up close.

Beautiful, so peaceful. They do tours at certain times. We went at 13.30, the tour includes both Santa Maria del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo. The guide was very knowledgeable. It's definitely worth a visit.

An amazing 8th century church. Guided tours are available every hour, only in Spanish. It was not a problem for me but even if you don’t speak Spanish, it is worth visiting.

It's a beautiful typical cathedral. It's clean and well preserved. A bit on the expensive side, I visited cathedrals more complex and bigger cheaper or for free. If you wanna go to the tower it becomes even more expensive. The cathedral has nice details of craftmanship; one does not need to be a religious person to admire it. Given the proximity to other buildings you have to walk a bit around to see it from diferent angles however the city it's beautiful so it's on the positive side.

This is an incredible building. As it has been in place for 1200 years there are a mixture of architectural styles. The square in which it is situated was set up for the yearly festival but is quite beautiful. It costs €8 to view the interior which we don’t have time to do but looks beautiful in photos.

Worth the visit Do not hesitate it is amazing The audio guide is great for once !!! It is on your phone and works better with the app which is easy to install

Great value for 8 euros for admission, one of the most beautiful crosses I have ever seen! 😍👍🙏✝️

Wow it is incredible! It has so many artifacts! Must see if you are near.

I enjoyed it! Was a nice cathedral with museum

If you are interested in religious architecture or religious relics it is worth a visit. The gothic building is impressive and it has a small museum with catholic relics and objects. The visit is not going to take you more than an hour if you are interested in the subject. You can do the "Cultural visit" from Monday to Saturday from 10-13 & 16-19h. The ticket is 8€ per adult.Senior & students have a lower tariff.

Built in 1885, Mercado El Fontan is Oviedo central market serving the city. Flaunting an Art Nouveau style, it is in dire needs of some much needed renovations (just better lighting would do a lot) but let that stop you and entering the fine selection of specialized store. We thought the fish store was especially attractive that day with a wide selection of fresh fish. Free to enter, one of your must-stops while in Oviedo. P.S.: if this review and pictures were useful in planning your visit, please leave a 👍, thank you 🙏

A great covered market in the center of the old town. The main produce for sale is fish though there are meats, vegetables, pastries, grains, and fruit. There are restrooms which you pay to use. This is a feature of Oviedo : free public bathrooms are not a thing.

Awesome fish market in the old town of Oviedo - selection of fish, meats, hams, fruit & Veg plus cheeses and beans. Worth a visit just to see the array of fish and watch them gutting and preparing them.

Fantastic bazaar with a wide variety of products

Nice covered market where to find typical products, especially local meat, cheese and fish

This is an excellent municipal market. There is a wide variety of fresh and gourmet prepared food. Curiously, while crowded on a Saturday morning, it was much quieter than similar markets throughout Spain that my wife and I have visited the past two years. If you need non-food household items, there's a Mercadona about 200 meters away.

Amazing, typically food market, but also much more. Heart of the ancient city center; you can buy gastronomic delicatessen but also enjoy pipe bands and traditional asturian dances (on weekends). Best days are Saturday, Sunday, Thursday and Tuesday.

La Regenta is yet another iconic statue in central Oviedo. Located at one corner of the Plaza de la Catedral, this statue of a woman takes you back in time.

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(Translated by Google) Alfonso II Square Oviedo. Bronze work by D. Mauro Álvarez 1997. It represents in an idealized way Ana Ozores, the main protagonist of Clarìn's best work. The Regent of course. (Original) Plaza Alfonso II Oviedo. Obra en bronce de D. Mauro Álvarez 1997. Representa de forma idealizada a Ana Ozores protagonista principal de la mejor obra de Clarìn. La Regenta por supuesto.

(Translated by Google) Among the many beautiful sculptures in Oviedo, this is one of the most notable. A bronze sculpture in homage to Leopoldo Alas Clarin's famous novel, La Regenta. (Original) Entre las muchas y bonitas esculturas que hay en Oviedo, esta es una de las más destacadas. Escultura en bronce en homenaje a la famosa novela de Leopoldo Alas Clarin, La Regenta.

(Translated by Google) The urban sculpture known as La Regenta, located in the Plaza de Alfonso II, el Casto (in front of the Cathedral) in the city of Oviedo, is one of more than a hundred that adorn the streets of the aforementioned Spanish city. View of the statue of La Regenta with the Oviedo Cathedral in the background. The bronze sculpture is the work of Mauro Álvarez Fernández and dates back to 1997. It is a slightly larger-than-life-size statue that recreates a late 19th-century lady (representing Ana Ozores), placed directly on the pavement with a plaque at her feet. It is a tribute to the character and to the work in general of the great writer Leopoldo Alas "Clarín." Clarín's work is set in a fictional version of Oviedo called Vetusta. (Original) La escultura urbana conocida como La Regenta, ubicada en la plaza de Alfonso II, el Casto (frente a la Catedral), en la ciudad de Oviedo, es una de las más de un centenar que adornan las calles de la mencionada ciudad española. Vista de la estatua de La Regenta con la catedral ovetense al fondo. La escultura, hecha en bronce, es obra de Mauro Álvarez Fernández, y está datada en 1997. Se trata de una estatua a tamaño ligeramente superior al natural, que recrea a una dama de finales del siglo XIX (representando a Ana Ozores), situada directamente sobre el pavimento, con una placa a los pies. Es un homenaje al personaje y a la obra en general del gran literato Leopoldo Alas «Clarín». La obra de Clarín está ambientada en una versión ficticia de Oviedo llamada Vetusta.

(Translated by Google) Oviedo is beautiful, even in the rain. I recommend taking a guided tour to learn about the history of La Regenta. (Original) Muy bonito todo Oviedo incluso lloviendo. Recomiendo coger ruta guiada para conocer la historia de la Regenta.

Known as “Samiguel de Lliño” in the local dialect, Iglesia San Miguel de Lillo was built in the mid-800s. This historic church, which is a UNESCO world heritage site due to its pre-Romanesque architecture & history, can be visited in conjunction with guided tours of the neighboring church / palace Iglesia Santa Maria del Naranco (€4 entrance fee for guided tour of both churches that lasts 30 to 45 minutes). It is a small church that has intricate carvings similar to the ones at the neighboring church and also has remains of a mural that depict shapes and humans. Photography is not permitted inside the church and carrying bags / backpacks (anything that can accidentally touch the walls) is discouraged. The walk from Iglesia Santa Maria del Naranco is less than five minutes; the walk from the center of Oviedo is approximately an hour - there are nice views of the city if you walk up though it is possible to drive.

A beautiful and well-maintained monument—rich in history and definitely worth a visit. It’s a great piece of heritage that stands out. Just a heads-up: there’s no parking nearby, so plan ahead. Otherwise, a lovely spot!

for the history geeks: this church was rebuilt 3 times due to corrosion by the nearby river, which is now a stream. materials from the leftover construction of the main oviedo cathedral in the city centre was used in the latest rebuilt thus you will be able to find intriguing and unexpected visuals if you look closer and examine carefully with your imagination - see the bearded figure I found that looks like its pouring cider? 😉

Excellent preromanic church just a stones throw from Santa Maria de Naranco, beautifully situated in the hills overlooking Oviedo. You can take a guided tour of both churches for four euros with a local guide and see their interior. San Miguel has frescos similar to San Juan de Los Prados as well as from later epochs. Tour is highly recommended.

Beautiful, lovely small romanic church, in a amazing spot not far away from Oviedo. Unbelievable sunset

This is so impressive to see such an old Church w

Unfortunately, it is not possible to take photos inside this amazing 8th century church. There are guided tours in Spanish (tickets are available at the Santa Maria del Naranco church)

One of the most beautiful parks I’ve been to with incredible cleanliness and greenery.

Campo de San Francisco is a larger park with plenty of grass, trees and bench-lined passageways that are lit at night. What is unique to this public garden park is the date made by plants that is changed daily. There are a few vendors lining one of the larger pathways along a side of the park that sells cotton candy, waffles and other sweets. And there is plenty of statues also inside the park. This is a lovely green space in the middle of the city that is worth a visit and worth sitting down and enjoying it.

Campo San Francisco is considered the lungs of Oviedo. It is a beautiful and peaceful Park filled with hundreds of trees including dozens of different varieties from around the world. The space dates back to the year 1534 when it was area as a public space and in 1816 became municipal property. When my mom was in her twenties, there used to be a live bear in a cage on display for visitors in the park 😭 the scent of eucalyptus adds to the delight of this beautiful natural respite.

Amazing to have a good time, you can come with your family, friends, alone, read, have a ver.

This beautiful park is the heart of Oviedo city. You will find several pieces of art here as well an archway. The legendary date that changes daily is also found on the North East corner of the park. It is a great place to have a coffee, take a walk or even sit on the grass. It is pet friendly and you will find a dog park in it. There is also a cafe there.

Nice park with a lot of Japanese influence. Was lucky enough to be here during the festival of Oviedo - there were a lot of cool markets and stalls sampling the Asturian culture. There was even live music performances. Really nice park and very calming.

Excellent place to walk and relax. With fountains, huge trees (also there are sequoiadendron and eucalyptus), statues, and a pond with ducks.

The views are amazing. It is a fair walk from oviedo but not too far. Windy at the top... Be prepared. But ultimately absolutely stunning. The woods on the way up are beautiful too. Lots of little streams. And the churches on route are well kept/restored.

Stunning. Part of a steep uphill walk from Oviedo.

Without the Naranco ridge Oviedo wouldn't be Oviedo.

There are some spectacular views at the top of Monte Naranco. You can overlook the city of Oviedo. The cathedrals and the football stadium are distinct. It definetly worth a visit particularly if you are a tourist or living there for a short while

Stunning views with a nice bar on the way back. Generally it's a hike worth doing to see more of Oviedo

Unbelievable views of oviedo and the cantabrian sea,depending on the weather.Easily accessible by car but it's better to hike the trail..

Beautiful views of Oviedo. Awesome place. Highly recommended

The statue itself is not my flow. The park on the other side is a beauty

It's a cute statue in San Francisco Park, in the center of Oviedo, in front of the duck pond. I didn't know anything about Mafalda as in Hungary we didn't have this comic so I looked up the story behind it. Its inauguration was in 2014 and Quino, its creator, was able to attend, since that same year 2014 he was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities.

Cute statue inside a beautiful park

Seems to be an overrated tourist spot with people in the queue to make a photo with this girl. Better take a walk around the beautiful park

Nice and surrounded by beautiful San Francisco park.

Nice statue, in the middle of a calm park

She's my girl!

A modern architectural addition has been added to the entrance of the Museo de Bellas Artes (fine arts museum) de Asturias. On the ground floor, there are remnants of an archeological site. Mostly Spanish artists can be found here with a few other nationalities represented. The Museo de Bellas Artes extends into neighboring buildings, which are themselves beautiful architectural structures. What’s more, there are lockers to store any small bags at the main entrance. There are also QR codes throughout the museum that can be scanned to link to videos with more information about pieces of art. WiFi is available and entrance is free. Can be extremely busy on the weekends. Highly recommend.

Great museum that you can easily spend 3 hours in and it's free to visit. They have both a modern art section and fine art one in the older attached building. If you enjoy that more, I would spend more time in that part.

The "Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias", located next to the cathedral of Oviedo, is definitely worth a visit. But first this: pay attention to the opening hours and plan your visit. As is customary in Spain, almost everything closes for a few hours in the afternoon. This is also the case in Oviedo, including this museum. In addition, the museum is only open until siesta on Sundays and is always closed on Mondays. But this museum is free to enter, you don't have to pay an entrance fee! The museum was only opened for the first time in 1980 with 78 exhibited works of art. That is almost unimaginable, because today the collection includes more than 15,000 works of art and objects. Inside, this museum is a maze, because the museum expanded further and further over the years in partly historical buildings. But we as visitors didn't mind that at all. We were totally surprised by the size of the collection and unfortunately we had the closing time in mind. We actually saw far too many works in far too short a time, but not everything. The collection covers eight centuries, from the 14th century to contemporary art. It mainly consists of works by Spanish artists: from local Asturian art to the greatest Spanish visual artists such as El Greco, Goya, Zurbarán, Picasso, Miró, Dalí to name just a few of the most famous representatives of Spanish visual art. There are also some artists from other countries represented. And in addition to paintings, the collection also contains drawings, sculptures, photography, glass, pottery and posters.

Super lovely museum! Has some really great pieces - I loved the paintings from Sorolla and Fortuny! Had some cool paintings from Dali, Miro and Picasso too! There is quite a variety of styles, mediums and eras which means there’s something for everyone. The layout was quite confusing because you can only get to some sections from a specific level but I still managed to navigate it with the floor plan (not in English). I was there for 1.5 hours before it closed at 2pm which was a bit rushed and I didn’t feel like I really finished my visit. No shop which was a shame because I definitely would have loved some post cards of the beautiful art! There is a little bit to read in Spanish and English on each floor but not super insightful - it’s more an overview of what there is on that floor and what style. There’s not written descriptions next to the artworks. Free entry is much appreciated!

The museum is so impressive that you’d probably need to visit it three times to be able to take everything in without rushing. The artistic quality of the works on display is truly remarkable. My personal top 10 definitely includes Saints Michael and Engracia (1490), The Nativity of the Virgin (1485), Anamorphosis (1935), and Bacchus and Ariadne. Maria Luisa in the Garden (1871) is truly charming. Centuries go by, yet a single painting traces back to people who lived their lives so long ago. A special thanks goes to the explanatory texts beneath some of the paintings, as they really help to look deeper into what lies behind the artworks and the ideas the artists sought to express.

Beautiful art gallery featuring a lot of Asturian artists as well as key Spanish painters, lovely building, we had a great visit with kids.

Free Entrance. Fantastic Space. Some magnificent art and sculptures on display. No cafe and clean toilets.

Among the most unforgettable places I visited in Oviedo. Hard to believe that Christians were worshipping God here for over 1000 years. A truly UNESCO gem!

Absolute preromanic jewel. Unique geometric motifs of iconoclastic times. Quite good conserved. To visit it, call the number as indicated in the website. The lady will explain to you the history and the last visit is at 17h30. The ticket is 4€ pp

Visited twice, first to tour and second for a concert. Magnificent frescos!

Beautifully situated Pre romanic church ten minutes from the centre of Oviedo, with three naves and a striking wooden effigy of Jesus on the cross as an altarpiece. A lot of the masonry has fallen into disrepair but its frescos in the chapels have similarities with those found on the inner walls of Egyptian temples. It is three euros to visit with informative guide (in Spanish), which you have to take to see inside the church.

Very interesting example of a religious site from the 9th century. It preserves 70% of the original interior polychrome. Hours closed every 30 min. Last show 17:30. World Heritage Site next to Naranco and Lillo. Taking photos inside is prohibited.

An authentic Catholic church, built in the early ninth century and declared a World Heritage Site. The Roman style is highlighted by picturesque decorations, preserved to this day. The simple and unique form of architecture and gives it grandeur and eternity.

A UNESCO world heritage site and a pre-romanesque building. One of the 5 UNESCO sites around Oviedo. It's a little bit out of the way compared to the other one's which are either very centrally located or very close to each other. I also thought that it wasn't really sign posted in the city how to get there. Still worth a visit.

Great free archaeological museum to learn the history of the region from the pre human era to Romans to medical medieval times. Takes at least an hour to see it well.

Not only is there no charge to enter this museum but it offers a wide and comprehensive collection of artefacts from the neolithic through Roman period to the Middle Ages. Each gets a floor to exhibit it and there are numerous educational videos on loop to give you further insights into life in each era.

The Archaeological Museum of Asturias is a cultural institution of note in Oviedo, Spain. Housed within a 16th-century Benedictine monastery, the museum offers visitors a comprehensive look into the rich history of the Asturias region, spanning from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. The museum's collection includes artifacts representing the area's Neanderthal inhabitants, as well as its settlement by the Roman Empire. Visitors can view relics from ancient mines and Roman burial sites, in addition to other artifacts from daily life in centuries past. Interactive exhibits and the opportunity to explore the monastery's restored architecture, including dormitories, chapels, and cloisters, make this museum an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Closed for renovations for nearly a decade, the Archaeological Museum of Asturias reopened in 2011 with a newly established research library dedicated to the study of regional archaeology and history. The museum works to protect valuable historical artifacts uncovered throughout Asturias. Whether for its free admission, historic setting, or world-class collection representing the deep roots of human settlement in Asturias, the Archaeological Museum merits a visit from travelers in Oviedo interested in a meaningful glimpse into the area's distant past. Open Tuesday through Saturday, this institution is a cultural gem not to be missed.

Quite an impressive collection, well documented and you have the chance to see an ancient building too from inside. All its free!

Always closed. Can’t seem to find them open. For tourists, it is a pity as they have to decamp in limited time.

Liked it a lot but as someone with low Spanish level, wish the videos had subtitles in Spanish or in English.

Free of charge, very good chronological timelines in Asturias past

Nice place to buy books and gifts

Large bookstore at the city centre, with a very wide selection of literature. English selection is a bit small but the selection of authors is quite varied.

Excellent library, particularly well populated with mapping of the local area, and exemplary customer service. Highly recommended

I just deeply love this place! They take half of my salary and I still caming back!

Nice book offer, also with guides of Asturias and Picos de Europa and other texts in English.

Beutiful bookshop, a wide selection of genres, authors and titles

Wide selección of English books. Friendly and helpful staff.

Lovely theatre, well maintained and staffed by people who show care for the place. The seats can be a little small for modern body sizes (length wise, anyway) but there is pretty good visibility all around, the boxes are worth the extra depending on the show. Surprisingly, the tickets are very reasonable (for the shows I've attended anyway).

Wonderful ballet and a beautiful old traditional theatre. The sightlines we're pretty poor from the cheapest seats, but we had a wonderful evening anyway

Just visited from outside. The building is gorgeous. Recommendable in any case

This is a beautiful theater. Stage visibility is good from all seats. The general seats are narrow and with little leg room.

Great dance performance of jungle book by Akram khan ..I was at the back of the stalls but had a brilliant view

Excellent. Great sanitary measures, order, acoustic of the theater. Great show

I love going here especially during the SACO events the ayuntamiento of Oviedo hosts

Built around the 9th century during the reign of Alfonso III, this medieval fountain is one of the oldest functioning water facilities in Europe. It features architectural elements of the Asturian Pre-Romanesque style and is adorned with Christian cross motifs. Once a crucial water source for the citizens of Oviedo, it continues to flow water to this day.

Original 9th ​​century fountain, one of the few well preserved and in use examples of high medieval civil architecture. Difficult to park nearby, better to walk.

Beautiful ancient fountain just available to walk up to and around

Incredible public works piece from the middle ages. It could be maintained a little bit better however as it felt slightly neglected for a UNESCO site.

Beautiful reminder of the middle ages. Very near several great sidrerias too.

Remarkably intact ruin.

Patrimoniu de la Humanidá con más de 10 sieglos al llombu. World Heritage with more than 10 centuries of antiquity.

No parking! Bad acoustics and not very comfortable (long walks and not very comfortable spaces for the activities they develop here). Needs maintenance.

The Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Oviedo (Oviedo Congress and Exhibitions Center) stands out in the Oviedo skyline. This architectural marvel was designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. This building is used for conferences, congresses and exhibitions. It has a wide open interior. Outside there is grass covered lawns and trees. Architect aficionados should definitely check it out

Amazing looking building .Just there for collection from film shoot

Amazing building, I definitely recommend visiting the building if you're into architecture. It definitely needs some care and retouching, though, especially with some graphite that happened on the lower level façade.

Great architecture but badly maintained. It is a pitty to see Calatrava's work being not better honoured

World CHEESE Awards!!!

Awesome building!