This early pre-Romanesque masterpiece was constructed during the reign of Alfonso II (AD 791–842). Beyond its portico and graceful pair of porches, you'll discover a strikingly spacious interior decorated with beautifully preserved frescos in geometric and floral motifs. Visits are guided, in Spanish, with the last one starting half an hour before each closing time.
Iglesia de San Julián de los Prados
Oviedo
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Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias
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Oviedo’s Fine Arts Museum, housed in two of the city’s finest palaces, spans the centuries with its large and rewarding collection, featuring work by…
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1. Museo Arqueológico de Asturias
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Oviedo's stunning cathedral complex was built mainly in Gothic and baroque styles between the 13th and 18th centuries. But its origins and greatest…
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Fine 17th- and 18th-century mansions line Plaza de Porlier, just west of the cathedral.
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