Oviedo

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Introduction

The Cathedral in Oviedo

Oviedo is the capital of the Spanish region of Asturias, located in the northwestern coastal area of the country. The city has about 225,000 inhabitants.

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Neighbourhoods

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Sights and Activities

Oviedo boasts a range of monuments, which, together with the monuments of the Kingdom of Asturias, are placed on the Unesco World Heritage List.
Throughout the city there are many sights which are worth a visit:

Cathedral of San Salvador
Cámara Santa de Oviedo
Santa María del Naranco Hall,
San Miguel de Lillo
Basilica of San Julián de los Prados.
La Foncalada.
Town Hall (Casa Consistorial)
La Balesquida Chapel
House of the Llanes
The Monastery of San Vicente, home of the Archaeological Museum of Asturias.
The Convent Church of Santo Domingo
El Fontán Market
Casas del Cuito
Museum of fine arts

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Events and Festivals

Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos de Oriente

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Weather

Oviedo has a mild to warm climate. Summers last from June to September when daytime temperatures are usually between 25 and 28 °C and night average between 15 and 17 °C. Winters are from December to February with day still around or slightly above 10 °C and nights around 6 °C. Summers are fairly dry with just around 25mm of rain a month, but from November to February there is about 100-130mm of rain a month. Late spring and early autumn are a good time for a visit, avoiding rain, warm weather and crowds all together.

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