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Oviedo (em asturiano: Uviéu é uma cidade e concelho da província e Principado das Astúrias. O município ocupa cerca de 1,76% do território asturiano, [carece de fontes?] tem 186,65 km² de área e em 2021 tinha 219 686 habitantes (densidade: 1 177 hab./km²). [1] Em 2005 a cidade tinha 196 156 habitantes. [carece de fontes?]
Oviedo (en asturiano: Uviéu) es una ciudad española, capital del Principado de Asturias. [9] Su origen se remonta a la Alta Edad Media —siglo VIII —, o incluso a antes, denominada en origen Ovetum. [10] La ciudad es la capital del concejo homónimo (el equivalente asturiano del municipio) y forma parte de la parroquia de Oviedo.
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- Economy
- Architecture
- Plazas and Squares
- Culture
- Sports
- Feasts and Traditions
- Climate
- Transport
The Kingdom of Asturias began in 720, with the Visigothic aristocrat Pelagius's (685–737) revolt against the Muslims who at the time were occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula. The Moorish invasionthat began in 711 had taken control of most of the peninsula, until the revolt in the northern mountains by Pelagius. The resulting Kingdom of Asturias...
Oviedo is located in the centre of Asturias between the Nalón River and Nora River. To the north lie Las Regueras and Llanera, to the south Mieres and Ribera de Arriba, to the east Siero and Langreo, and to the west Grado and Santo Adriano. The altitude of Oviedo is between 80 and 709 metres above sea level. The city is protected against strong win...
The economy is strongly dependent on the service sector, with many office buildings in the city centre. Oviedo's status as the administrative centre of the region supports a large number of jobs in public administration. The manufacturing sector, which remains important in this part of Spain, is not prevalent in Oviedo itself, but is more important...
Oviedo contains a very rich architectural history, with many buildings dating back to the early medieval period. Many of the building projects were undertaken during Alfonso II's (791-842) reign and Ramiro I's (842-850) reign. Alfonso III's contributions are not as well documented. Alfonso II is said to have built four churches, one dedicated to Ch...
Plaza de la Escandalera, located in the downtownareaPlaza del Fontán, located in the old quarters of the city. It has been used as a marketplace for many centuries.Corrada del ObispoPlaza Porlier, located by the cathedral in the downtown area.Oviedo inspired the fictional city of Vetusta in Leopoldo Alas's La Regenta. Other Spanish writers were inspired by the city, including Ramón Pérez de Ayala in Tigre Juan and Dolores Medio in her novel Nosotros los Rivero. Oviedo was featured prominently in Woody Allen's movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Museums in Oviedo: 1. Archaeological Museum of...
Formula One
The most famous athlete from Oviedo is 2005 and 2006 Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso, famous for being Spain's only Formula One title winner, having raced for Minardi, Renault, Ferrari, McLaren, Alpine, and Aston Martin. Alonso has his official career and life museum, together with a karting circuit designed by himself, in Llanera, nearby Oviedo.
Sports teams in Oviedo
1. Real Oviedo, football team. (La Liga Smartbank, second division) 2. Real Oviedo Rugby, rugby union team. (División de Honor B, second division) 3. Oviedo CB, basketball team. (LEB Oro, second division) 4. Balonmano Base Oviedo, handballteam. (División de Honor Plata, second division) 5. Oviedo Booling, roller hockeyteam. (OK Plata, second division) 6. Real Oviedo Femenino, football team. (Segunda División)
Annual sports events
1. International Showjumping Competition 2. City of Oviedo Horse Show 3. City of Oviedo San Silvestre* Outdoor Sports Climbing 4. Vuelta a España(Cycling) 5. Vuelta a Asturias(Cycling) 6. Ascent of Naranco(Cycling) 7. City of Oviedo Mountain Bike Open 8. City of Oviedo Cycle Criterium 9. Base Hockey International Tournament 10. Prince of Asturias International Rally 11. National Auto-Cross Championship 12. International Hurdles Competition 13. International Chess Open 14. Boxing Nights 15. As...
The Festive Calendar: 1. Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos de Oriente: The traditional Twelve Night parade, where the Three Wise Men of the East and their retinue parade through the city main streets, reaching the Cathedral Square, where they make their offering to the Child Jesus. 2. L'Antroxu (Carnival) 3. The Sudarium of Oviedo is displayed to the pu...
Oviedo's climate is temperate oceanic (Cfb in the Köppen climate classification). Its climate is very similar to neighbouring city Gijón, with only slightly wider fluctuations in temperature due to its higher altitude and more inland location. Oviedo's warmest month is in August with an average high of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F). The city centre is located ...
Airports
Oviedo is served by Asturias Airport, about 48 km (30 mi) from the center of the city; it is located in the municipality of Castrillón. The airport is connected to the city by the A-8 motorway, the A-66 motorway and scheduled bus service (Alsa).
Public transport
Oviedo currently has 15 bus lines and one Búho (owl) line. The owl services run on Saturdays, Sundays and on the eve of public holidays, except Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. Last two lines (Línea U y Línea V) that connect rural zones of Oviedo were implemented in March 2020 and they only operate between Monday and Friday.
Rail
The Oviedo railway station provides a wide range of long- and middle-distance services, in addition to regional and suburban (cercanías) services operated by Renfe, and the narrow-gauge Renfe Feve lines. Within the municipality, there are others rail stations on the Cercanías Asturiasnetwork, in La Corredoria, Llamaquique, El Caleyo, Olloniego, Santa Eulalia de Manzaneda, Tudela-Veguín, Parque Principado, Colloto, Argañosa-Lavapiés, Las Campas, Las Mazas, San Claudio, Soto-Udrión, Trubia, Fus...
Oviedo (/ o ˈ β j e ð o /) est une ville du nord de l'Espagne fondée au VIII e siècle, capitale de la communauté autonome et de la province des Asturies (qui est également une principauté). En 2018, la ville compte 220 020 habitants [1].
Oviedo (Asturian: Uviéu) is a city in the North of Spain and capital of the Principality of Asturias. In 2020 it had 220,406 inhabitants. History. Oviedo was founded about 761 A.D. by two monks Maximus and Fromestanus who built a monastery dedicated to Saint Vincent.
Oviedo (em asturiano: Uviéu é uma cidade e concelho ( município) da província e Principado das Astúrias. O município ocupa cerca de 1,76% do território asturiano, [carece de fontes?] tem 186,65 km² de área e em 2021 tinha 219 686 habitantes ( densidade: 1 177 hab./km² ). Em 2005 a cidade tinha 196 156 habitantes. [carece de fontes?]
Oviedo, city, Asturias provincia (province) and comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), northern Spain. Oviedo lies on a hill surrounded by mountains and a fertile plain and is situated 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Gijón. It was founded as a monastery by Fruela I in 757 and became the capital.
