Editor's Choice: Oviedo

Oviedo’s historic core preserves a dense collection of noble residences and civil architecture spanning the 15th to the 19th centuries. This selection highlights significant Baroque structures like the Palacio de Velarde and the Palacio del Marqués de San Feliz, alongside the medieval Casa de la Rúa, the city’s oldest surviving house. The list also includes the 19th-century Mercado del Fontán and the 13th-century portal of the Santa Clara convent, reflecting Oviedo's evolution from a medieval religious center to a refined seat of Asturian nobility.

Palacio del Marqués de San Feliz

Also known as the Palacio del Duque del Parque, this 18th-century Baroque residence features a grand facade on Plaza de Daoíz y Velarde. It was designed by architect Francisco de la Riva Ladrón de Guevara.

Camposagrado Palace

This free-standing palace is an interesting example of Spanish eclectic architecture. Now houses Provincial Court of Asturias.

Mercado del Fontán

A late 19th-century iron and glass market hall designed by Javier Aguirre. It stands on the site of a former Jesuit college and remains a central hub for local Asturian produce.

Palacio de Velarde

Designed in 1765 by architect Manuel Reguera, this Baroque palace now serves as the main seat of the Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias, housing a significant collection of Spanish paintings.

Casa de la Rúa

Constructed in the 15th century, this is Oviedo's oldest civil building. It is a rare example of late Gothic architecture that survived the great fire of 1521.

Portada antiguo convento de Santa Clara

The 13th-century portal is the primary remnant of the former Santa Clara convent. The site has undergone various reconstructions and currently serves as a government administrative building.

Palacio de Vistalegre

An 18th-century noble residence located near the historic Plaza de la Constitución, featuring traditional Asturian architectural elements and a prominent stone coat of arms.