Main altarpiece
One of the Cathedral’s major works of art, located in the main chapel and closely linked to the history of the church.
See the main altarpiece →Cathedral of San Salvador of Oviedo
Oviedo Cathedral brings together more than a thousand years of history and some of the most important religious and artistic spaces in Asturias. This page provides a general guide to its main areas and links to more detailed information about each of them.
Plan of the Cathedral of San Salvador of Oviedo
Cathedral interior
Inside, visitors can explore the great Gothic naves and discover spaces such as the presbytery, the main altarpiece, the ambulatory, the choir, the cloister and other historic areas.
Choir
The choir forms part of the Cathedral’s liturgical history and preserves elements of considerable artistic interest.
Discover the choir →Ambulatory
The ambulatory surrounding the main chapel connects different spaces and chapels around the east end of the Cathedral.
Explore the ambulatory →Cloister and chapter house
Two of the most important historic spaces in the Cathedral complex, linked to the life of the cathedral chapter and to different phases of construction.
Discover the cloister →Chapels de la Catedral
The Cathedral contains numerous chapels from different periods, dedicated to different saints and displaying a variety of styles. Some are particularly notable for their altarpieces, tombs, images and links with the history of Asturias.
Cathedral exterior and surroundings
The visit does not end inside the Cathedral. The façade, doors, towers and historic spaces surrounding the building help visitors understand the development of the Cathedral complex.
Façade and doors
The great western façade and its entrances bring together architectural elements from different periods.
See the doors and entrances →Gothic tower
The great tower dominates the skyline of Oviedo’s historic centre and houses part of the Cathedral’s set of bells.
Discover the tower →Old or Romanesque Tower
One of the oldest surviving structures in the Cathedral complex.
Discover the Old Tower →Gardens and pilgrims’ cemetery
The immediate surroundings of the Cathedral preserve spaces linked to historical memory and the pilgrimage tradition.
Discover the pilgrims’ cemetery →Holy Chamber y reliquias
La Holy Chamber es uno de los espacios esenciales de la Catedral y conserva algunas de sus piezas y reliquias más conocidas. Desde aquí se puede acceder a contenidos específicos sobre cada una de ellas.
Holy Chamber de la Catedral de Oviedo
Details and distinctive features
In addition to its major spaces, the Cathedral contains many features that can easily go unnoticed on a first visit and deserve to be considered individually.
Bells
History, names, location and interesting facts about the Cathedral’s bells.
See the bells →Gargoyles
Figures, sculpted waterspouts and stone details visible from different points around the exterior.
Discover the gargoyles →Stained glass
Light and colour are part of the experience of the Cathedral interior and its artistic development.
See the stained glass →Organ
The organ forms part of the Cathedral’s musical and liturgical tradition.
Discover the organ →