The capital of the original Spanish province of Asturias, Oviedo - a picturesque medieval city, located on a hill in the middle of the broad plains of northern Spain . The main subject of tourist interest here is the perfectly preserved Doroman architecture, including the fourteen amazing marvelous churches . Oviedo - Casco Old Town Antiguo - contains a lot of attractions on the UNESCO List, the first place among which rightfully belongs to the majestic Cathedral of San Salvador . A e Oviedo is famous for its e Festa - colorful processions with the glory of a saint or just - life itself . But foodies will appreciate the delicious apple cider .

How to get to Oviedo

In Oviedo you can arrive by train, intercity bus or domestic flight.

It makes sense to use an air service if you are on your way to Oviedo from Madrid or the Mediterranean coast, since this will significantly reduce travel time. The airport of the province of Asturias is located 40 km from Oviedo, in the vicinity of the city of Aviles. From there to the city center, the cheapest way to get there is by bus - for about 6 EUR and 40-50 minutes. Buses leave every hour from 6am to midnight. The quickest way to arrive from the airport in Oviedo is by taxi: the road will take 20-25 minutes and cost around 45-50 EUR

Intercity bus service links Oviedo tightly to the cities of northern Spain and, to a lesser extent, to large cities of other regions of the country. The railway communication is also developed to the "excellent" - on the train from the Spanish Railways you can come here from any corner of Spain

Transportation in the city

In the historic center of Oviedo it is strongly recommended to move on foot - appreciate all the diverse and amazing beauty of old buildings, which are literally on every corner. Among other things, many streets are pedestrian, and those for which traffic is allowed are extremely narrow - road congestion is frequent.

It makes sense to use municipal buses to cover longer distances. At each stop there is a map of the city with directions, and also indicates the waiting time for the next bus. The fare costs 1, 05 EUR, the ticket can be purchased when boarding the driver or at transport kiosks in advance. Also for Oviedo you can move by taxi - you can catch the car on the street or find a taxi in the parking lot. The minimum travel cost for a short distance is about 7 EUR

Oviedo hotels

In Oviedo travelers will find a lot of accommodation options - more than fifty hotels, hostels and private boarding houses. Most of the local hotels are three-star, there are also a couple of "fours" and as many as five "fives", including the establishment of the Melia network. On average, a night in a basic hotel without frills will cost 40-50 EUR "from the nose", in the "five" accommodation will cost about 100-120 EUR.

Kitchen and restaurants Oviedo

from local specialties you should definitely try the stew with beans "FABADA aSTURIANA asturiana" - it is famous throughout Spain . Still pay attention to dishes from fish and seafood - the Atlantic is very close, and in the freshest and delicious inhabitants of the ocean the city does not feel absolutely no fault . Fan m cheeses recommend a local version of this product - "Cabrales" (very fragrant, if that) . If you prefer soft and delicate cheese, try "gamoneu" and "Casino" . For dessert advise you to take sweet rice pudding "arrosion Konleche »» .

You can have a quick lunch or have a good dinner in the numerous cafes and restaurants of the Old Town. Democratic institutions are milled in cozy squares - in particular, there are many of them on El Fontana or Trascorrales. And on the street of Gascony there are a lot of establishments offering a "menu del di" - a fixed menu for about 10 EUR

Well, the most popular drink in Oviedo is not wine at all, but harmless apple cider. By the way, the local cider is not less than the "fadada" is known throughout the country. Cider made to pour from a height, so that the path to a glass drink enriched with oxygen - for this reason, should entrust this process accustomed to him as a waiter, so as not ulit floor sweet and sticky sap

shopping Stores Souvenirs from Oviedo can be bought in numerous specialized shops in the Old city ​​- the choice here is really huge . Widow wok in the main square of the city in the morning the market is unfolding, where it makes sense to look in search of the freshest products of local farms, including the famous cheeses and cider . To update the wardrobe with European brand goods, you can shop at the Park Principe Shopping Center - 110 stores, a cinema and even IKEA included . You can get here "Salesas" on the L1 bus route from the street Uria . in the central mall has vseispansky El Corte Ingles, as "Los Prados" boasts a cinema IMAX .

Entertainment, excursion sights and attractions Oviedo

Start acquaintance with the sights Oviedo stands with the magnificent Gothic cathedral of San Salvador, first erected in the middle of the 8th century and survived many damages of varying degrees of severity and restructuring. The cathedral was built in the 16th century, and its oldest elements date back to the 12th century - the Old Tower, the Holy Room (the chapel of Alphonse II) and the chapel. In the Holy Room are three relics - the relics of St. Vincent, the crucifixion of the Angelic Cross and the Victory Cross.

Further, we definitely recommend you to take a walk along the cobbled streets of the Old Town, where the magnificent Velarde Palace is located (now part of the exhibition of the Art Museum), the town hall, the Torero and Camposagrado palaces. You can relax at the cozy medieval square of Del Fontana.

Pearls of pre-Roman architecture - 14 churches - are located on the low hill Naranko in the immediate vicinity of Oviedo. In 1985, the whole complex of buildings was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Most date back to the late 8th and 9th centuries.

Museums of Oviedo: Artistic with an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures of the masters of Asturias, the Archaeological Museum of Asturias, where you can learn a lot of interesting information about the richest past of these lands, the Church Museum and the Center for the Study of the History of History in Dorogia.