Heritage sites in Oviedo

Historic Oviedo Heritage

Oviedo’s historical core preserves a unique collection of Pre-Romanesque monuments, designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. This selection features 9th-century architectural milestones like Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo, alongside the Gothic Cathedral of San Salvador, which houses the sacred Holy Chamber. The list also highlights remnants of the city’s 13th-century medieval walls and noble residences like the Palacio de Inclán, illustrating Oviedo's evolution from the capital of the Kingdom of Asturias to a significant medieval administrative center.

Historic Oviedo Heritage — Map

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Cathedral of the Holy Saviour

The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour or Cathedral of San Salvador is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in the…

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Church of St Mary and St Michael de Lilo

Two of the UNESCO-listed churches from the Oviedo surrounding. Outstanding example of pre-Romanesque Asturian architecture.

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Church of San Julián de los Prados

San Julián de los Prados, also known as Santullano, is a Pre-Ramirense church from the beginning of the 9th century in Oviedo, the capital…

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San Miguel de Lillo

St. Michael of Lillo is a Roman Catholic church built on the Naranco mount, near the Church of Santa María del Naranco in Asturias.

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Muralla medieval siglo XIII

Preserved segment of the 13th-century defensive walls that once protected the medieval heart of the city.

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Plaza del Pescado

Historic square home to a neoclassical former market building constructed in the late 19th century by architect Juan Miguel de la Guardia.

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Castillo de Priorio

Neo-Gothic castle reconstructed in the 19th century on the site of a medieval fortress, located near the banks of the Gafo River.

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Antigua muralla medieval

Remnants of the city's ancient defensive fortifications, showcasing the medieval urban boundaries of historic Oviedo.

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Palacio de Inclán

18th-century Baroque palace featuring a classic stone facade with ornate balconies and the ancestral coat of arms of the Inclán family.

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