Pre-Romanesque Architecture
Oviedo preserves some of the finest examples of Asturian Pre-Romanesque art, declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. These 9th-century buildings are witnesses of the first Christian kingdom on the Peninsula after the Muslim invasion.
Santa María del Naranco
9th Century - Asturian Art
Former recreational palace of Ramiro I, later converted into a church. Known for its transverse arches and medallions.
San Miguel de Lillo
9th Century - Asturian Art
Originally a three-nave church, only part remains. Its latticework and mural paintings are exceptional.
Foncalada Fountain
9th Century - Asturian Art
The only preserved public-use civil construction of Pre-Romanesque architecture in Europe.
Characteristics of Asturian Pre-Romanesque
Religious Buildings
Oviedo is home to important religious buildings ranging from Gothic to Baroque, including Romanesque and Renaissance styles.
San Tirso Church
San Julián de los Prados
9th Century - Pre-Romanesque
The largest Asturian Pre-Romanesque church, with remarkable mural paintings.
San Isidoro el Real
16th Century - Baroque
Former Jesuit church with an impressive Baroque façade and Churrigueresque altarpiece.
Civil Buildings and Palaces
Oviedo's civil architecture reflects the city’s development from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Camposagrado Palace
18th Century - Baroque
Now the High Court, notable for its main façade with a balcony gallery.
City Hall
17th Century - Baroque
Located in Plaza de la Constitución, with its iconic clock tower.
Historical University Building
16th Century - Renaissance
Founded in 1608, its façade is one of the best examples of Asturian Plateresque style.
Modernist Architecture
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Oviedo experienced significant urban growth, resulting in notable examples of modernist architecture.
Velarde Palace, home to the Fine Arts Museum of Asturias
Campoamor Theater
1892 - Eclectic
Venue for the Princess of Asturias Awards and the opera season.
Villa Magdalena
1921 - Modernism
Designed by Juan Miguel de la Guardia, featuring floral decorative elements.
Contemporary Architecture
Oviedo also features outstanding 20th- and 21st-century buildings that showcase the evolution of modern architecture.
Conference and Exhibition Center
2011 - Santiago Calatrava
Iconic building with white curves by the renowned Valencian architect.
Príncipe Felipe Auditorium
1999 - Modern
Home of the Symphony Orchestra of Asturias, known for its excellent acoustics.