Antiguo Hospicio de Oviedo, Oviedo
Antiguo Hospicio de Oviedo was constructed in 1752 by decree of Isidoro Gil de Jaz, head of the Asturias Principality. The works were planned and supervised by the Spanish architect Antonio Pedro Menendez de Ambás. The building aimed to be a local hospital and was rather large for its time. Its facade consists of 7 symmetrical arches and is crowed by a big shield. In 1942, the building was restored by the provincial government. Since then, Antiguo Hospicio de Oviedo has been home to a five-star hotel called “Hotel de la Reconquista”.
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Antiguo Hospicio de Oviedo on Map
Sight Name: Antiguo Hospicio de Oviedo
Sight Location: Oviedo, Spain (See walking tours in Oviedo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Oviedo, Spain (See walking tours in Oviedo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Oviedo, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Oviedo
Creating your own self-guided walk in Oviedo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Oviedo Introduction Walking Tour
The Kingdom of Asturias began in 720, with the Visigothic revolt against Muslim rule led by the nobleman Pelagius. At that time, the city of Oviedo did not exist. Two monks, Maximo and Fromestano, founded the city in 761. They built a small church for Saint Vincent on a bare hillside, and from this seed, Oviedo grew.
After Pelagius died in 737, King Alfonso I founded a dynasty in Oviedo that... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
After Pelagius died in 737, King Alfonso I founded a dynasty in Oviedo that... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Oviedo Historic Architecture
The north Spanish region of Asturias and particularly its capital city, Oviedo, have long been noted for their unique architecture. The medieval part of town, whose ancient walls are still largely intact, contains some truly priceless relics. Among them is a well called La Foncalada, a fascinating example of an effective hydraulic system, dating back to the first half of the 9th century, based on... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Oviedo Public Art Walking Tour
Oviedo is a beautiful city with many wonderful public artworks to admire. This self-guided walking tour takes you around the city center to see some of the most interesting sculptures.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles