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Libretto Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
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The Cathedral
Gothic building built upon a pre-Romanesque
and Romanesque base, its construction took three centuries, from the end of
the 13th century until the middle of the 16th century. The façade is by
Juan de Badajoz and Pedro de Buyeres.
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Pre-Romanesque architectural style
Santa María del Naranco (848):
In December 1985, the UNESCO included it in its World Heritage List. It was
built by Ramiro I as a summer palace at the hunting field located at the
southern slope of Mount Naranco.
San Miguel de Lillo (848): In December 1985, the UNESCO included it
in its World Heritage List. Dedicated to Saint Michael and the Virgin Mary,
this royal Church was completed during the reign of Ramiro I.
San Julián de los Prados (812-842): Built under Alfonso II (who was
known as El Casto, the Chaste King) under the direction of his best architect,
Tioda. In its origins it was part of a set of buildings (which included the palace,
the baths, recreation spots and dinning room) that the monarch had built as a summer palace.
La Foncalada. Located in the street of that same name. A Pre-Romanesque fountain
built under the reign of Alfonso III (866-910). It is the last known vestige of the civil
building used in the High Middle Ages.
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Churches and Chapels
Saint Tirso Church
(Plaza de Alfonso II). It is right next to the Cathedral and it was part of the
old palace and church complex that Alfonso II had built.
Iglesia de Santa María la Real de la Corte (C/ San Vicente). Purist style
from the 17th century.
Capilla de la Balesquida (Plaza de Alfonso II). Built in the 13th century,
it was remodeled in the 17th century in Baroque style.
Iglesia de Santo Domingo (Plaza de Santo Domingo). Opposite side of the
Campillín gardens, it was founded by fray Pablo de León at the beginning of the
16th century.
Iglesia de San Isidoro (Plaza de la Constitución). Its Baroque style is
typical of the Jesuit churches built around that time. Built in 1617.
Monasterio de San Pelayo (C/ Jovellanos). Church from the 16th century,
its façade dates from the 17th century. It still maintains the original Romanesque cloister.
Convento de San Vicente (Houses the Archaeological Museum).It still
maintains an important cloister. At ground level, it dates from the renaissance,
from the end of the 15th century. The higher one is Baroque, dating from 1775.
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Palaces
La Casa de la Rua o del Marqués de Santa
Cruz del Marcenado (C/ Rua). Built at the end of the 15th century.
Palacio Episcopal (Episcopal Palace) (Corrada del Obispo). Built upon
the ruins of the old royal palace, between 1585 and 1598.
Palacio de Quiros (Quiros Palace). Located in the Plaza del Riego, n. 8
and Calle de los Pozos. Dates from the 18th century.
Palacio del Marques de Caposagrado (Plaza Porlier). It was finished in
1757, and has been restored in the 1980's.
Palacio de Valdecarzana (C/ San Juan). Built in the 17th century with
an addition that dates from the 18th century.
Palacio del Conde de Toreno o de Malleza (Plaza Porlier). A Baroque
edifice built in 1663.
Palacio de Inclán (Calle del Sol). A Baroque Palace built in the 17th century.
Palacio de Velarde. (C/ Manuel Reguera). A Baroque palace dating from 1773.
Today it houses the Art Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes).
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Archaeological Museum of Oviedo (C/ San Vicente, 3).
It houses a wonderful art collection that covers different periods of
Asturian history, from prehistory to Roman times, Romanesque and Gothic periods.
Visits:
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 1:30 pm, and from 4-6 pm.
Sundays and Holidays, 11 am to 1 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Entrance free.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias (Art Museum) (C/ Santa Ana, 1).
Houses mainly Asturian paintings.
Visits:
Winter:
Tuesday to Friday, 10:30 am to 2pm, and 4:30-8:30 pm.
Saturdays, 11:30 am to 2 pm, and from 5-8 pm.
Sundays and Feast days, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Summer (July and August):
Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am until 2:30 pm, and from 5-9pm.
Sundays and Feast days, 11 am until 2:30 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Entrance free.
Diocesan Museum. Located in the Cathedral.
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Museo de la Minería y la Industria (El Entrego). (Mining Industry Museum)
Visits:
Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am until 2pm, and 4-7pm.
Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Cider Museum (Nava).
Visits:
Winter:
Tuesday-Friday, 11 am to 2pm, and 4-7pm.
Saturday, 11 am to 3pm, and 4:30-8 pm.
Sunday, 11 am to 2 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Summer:
Tuesday-Saturday, 12-2 pm, and 4-8 pm.
Sunday, 12-2 pm, and 5-8 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Railway Museum of Asturias (Gijón).
Visits:
Winter:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm, and 4-8 pm.
Sundays and Feast days, 11 am to 2 pm, and 4-8 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Summer:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm, and 5-9 pm.
Sundays and Feast days, 11 am to 2 pm, and 5-9 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Jurasic Museum of Asturias (Colunga).
Visits:
Winter:
Wednesday-Sunday, 11 am to 2 pm, and 4-6 pm.
Summer:
Every day, 11 am to 2 pm, and 4-8 pm.
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Marques de Santa Cruz, 12, 33007
Oviedo, Asturias
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