Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, Europe
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain and the administrative and commercial centre of the region. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city. Oviedo is located approximately 20 km (12 mi) to 25 km (16 mi) south of neighbouring cities Gijón and Avilés, which lie on the shoreline of the Bay of Biscay. Its proximity to the ocean causes Oviedo to have a maritime climate, in spite of it not being located on the shoreline itself. 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 east Grado and Santo Adriano. The altitude of Oviedo is between 80 and 709 metres above sea level. The city is protected against strong winds by Monte Naranco in the north and the Sierra del Aramo in the south. The city centre is rather hilly. 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 Christ the Saviour, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Tyrsus, and SS Julian and Basilissa. There are few traces of the churches dedicated to the Saviour, the Virgin Mary, and St. Tyrsus. The San Salvadore church, which was dedicated to the Saviour, is likely beneath the Cathedral of Oviedo. The church of Santa Maria de la Corte, which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was demolished in 1702. As for St. Tyrsus, the church dedicated to him exists today as the church of San Tirso. Only a wall and a three light window are believed to have been built by Alfonso II, the majority of the rest of the church is dated to the 14th century. The best preserved church constructed during Alfonso II's time was San Julian de los Prados. Two buildings are said to have been built during Ramiro I's reign, one was a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the other construction was a palace. These were built just outside Oviedo, on Monte Lignum. The church Santa Maria de Naranco seems to originally have been a palace, but later repurposed into a church. The church has an atypical plan from other churches at its time, possibly because it was supposed to contain a throne room for the king. The other church built during Ramiro I's time was San Miguel de Lillo. The Chronicle of Albelda, one of the primary sources used to discern which King commissioned which building, only extends to 883. Because of this, constructions undertaken during Alfonso III's time as king were not documented.
Spain: A-66 Campomanes - Oviedo (Asturias)
Autovía A-66 in Northern Spain, from Campomanes to Oviedo in the Principality of Asturias
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Le deuxième pays que j'ai visité dans mon tour du monde fût l'Espagne. Voici une vidéo qui résume les auberges de jeunesse que j'ai visité lors de mon passage dans ce pays. La première auberge était à Monte de Gozo. C'est la dernière étape pour les pellerins qui font le chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle. Vous pouvez marcher 50 minutes pour rejoindre le centre-ville et sa magnifique cathédrale. La deuxième auberge que j'ai visité était dans les Asturies, plus précisement dans le village de Bustiello faisant partie de l'agglomération de Mieres. C'est un endroit fabuleux où j'ai reçu un accueuille chaleureux. J'y ai fait des trek pour découvrir cette région montagneuse également reconnu pour son cidre de pomme. La troisième auberge était celle de Bilbao dans les Pays Basque. Situé en plein centre-ville l'auberge Blas de Otero est aussi une résidence universitaire et offre plusieurs commodité. Vous pouvez visiter la ville à pieds ou prendre le métro pour vous rendre à la plage. La dernière auberge et non la moindre, fût celle de Barcelone en Catalogne. Mare de Deu de Montserrat est une auberge près du parc Guël dans une quartier tranquille loin du brouhaha du centre-ville. L'Endroit idéale pour trouver paix et tranquillté après une longue journée de visite.
During my trip around the world, I visit four youth hostel in Spain. The first one was in Monte de Gozo. Is the last step for the peregrine who goes to Santiago da Compostela.You can walk 50 minutes to go to downtown from there and visit their famous cathedral. The second one was in the Asturies at Bustiello a very small town from Mieres area. There you will discover a really nice place with warm welcoming. This is the perfect for hicking in the mountain and drink the local cider. The third one was in Pays Basque at Bilbao. The hostel id directly in the downtown in university apartments. You can walk to visit the city and take the metro to go at the beach. The last but not the least was in Barcelona. The beautiful hostel named Mare de Deu de Montserrat is near of parc Guël in a quiet area of this big city.
Camino de San Salvador, 6: Mieres del Camín-Oviedo
Como viene siendo habitual empezamos la etapa subiendo durante 4 kilómetros. Más adelante volveremos a ascender hasta Picullanza desde donde veremos ya Oviedo, nuestro final de Camino. Nos dirigimos a la Catedral para sellar nuestra credencial y recoger la Salvadorana. Hemos realizado este camino en 6 etapas. Se puede hacer en menos tiempo, pero teniendo en cuenta los desniveles acumulados entendemos que 6 días es una bonita forma de disfrutar este Camino.
ASTURIAS, Spain Vlog
¡Tuve el privilegio de visitar Asturias este verano! Era tan hermoso, verde y limpio. Visite la Catedral de Oviedo (San Salvador), probe sidra por la primera vez , vi monumentos pre-romanos, y visite la ciudad de Lavares. Muchas gracias a mi amigos, Daniel y Jenny Crowley, por hospedarme. ¡Fueron los mejores anfitriones y guías turísticos! También me gustaría dar las gracias a Polly, Xavi, Itzel y Llara por ser la mejor compañía. ¡Os quiero mucho!
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I had the privilege of visiting Asturias this summer! It was so beautiful, green, and clean. I got to visit the Oviedo's Cathedral (San Salvador), try cider for the first time, see pre-roman monuments, and visit the town Lavares. Shout out to my friends Daniel and Jenny Crowley for opening their house to me. They were the best hosts and tour guides! I'd also like to thank Polly, Xavi, Itzel, and Llara for being the best company. I love you all so much!
University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, Europe
The University of Oviedo is a public university in Asturias (Spain). It is the only university in the region. It has three campus and research centres, located in Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres. The University of Oviedo was established under the terms and conditions of the will of Archbishop Fernando de Valdés Salas (1483–1568), who was the General Inquisitor under Philip II of Spain, and funded by his estate. In 1574 Pope Gregory XIII granted the Papal Bull to create the university and in 1604 Philip III issued its charter. It first opened for the teaching of classes on September 21, 1608. The ancient university had three faculties: the Faculty of Arts, which every student had to graduate from in order to continue his training in one of the other; and the Faculties of Theology and Law, sometimes known as the higher faculties. After the French invasion of Spain the Historical Building of the University was occupied by invading troops and lectures were suspended until the War ended in 1812. During the 19th century, a group of liberal professors tried to bring the University closer to the working class with the Extensión Universitaria (a popular education programme sponsored by the institution). However, this goal was not fully achieved, and on October 13, 1934, during the Socialist-led miners revolt in Asturias, strikers set fire to the University (including its Library and the Art Gallery) because it was seen as a bourgeois symbol. It was rebuilt after the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). The number of faculties has multiplied in modern university, both through subdivisions of the traditional four faculties, and through the absorption of academic disciplines which have developed within originally vocational schools, in areas such as engineering or nursing. Nowadays, the university has 31 faculties and professional schools, offering degrees and diplomas in over 150 fields of study. School of Law (since 1608), Teaching and Education (1845), Chemistry (1848), Polytechnic School of Mieres (1855), Jovellanos Faculty of Commerce, Tourism and Social Sciences (1866), Gijón Polytechnic School of Engineering (1888), Philosophy and Letters (1892), Economy and Business (1908), Teaching and Geology (1958), Mining Engineering (1959), Biology (1961), Medicine and Health Sciences (1968), Merchant Marine (1979), School of Computer Engineering (1982), Sciences (1990), Psychology (1991). The school has a large number of places in different classrooms, total counted 6 classrooms in the building, with spaces ranging from the 171 seats in the classroom with greater capacity, up to 75 seats in the lower-capacity classroom. In addition to these classrooms, there is a room hold up to 112 places, which are usually done lectures and presentations both subjects, as final projects. Special mention also the different laboratories that school has a total of 15 laboratories. Included in this equipment of various kinds, both PC and MAC.
Picos de Europa National park hike Brez to Canal de las Arrendondas
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Trekking trail in Picos de Europa National park:
PR-PNPE 27 Brez - Canal de las Arrendondas
Picos de Europe means literally the ‘Peaks of Europe’, and got their name because this was the first thing ships from the Americas saw as they approached Spain’s northern coast.
These dramatic steep, jagged peaks were formed over a period of 300 million years, with lakes and valleys forged by the glaciers that weaved their way through them. The mountains are extremely popular with walkers and mountaineers, however because of its proximity to the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay, they are prone to experiencing sudden changes in weather with mists rolling in from nowhere. Obviously, this can make it rather hazardous at times, so if you wish to go hiking the Cares route is recommended, which begins from Poncebos and finishes in Cain.
The Picos de Europa National Park was established in 1918 and covered almost 17,000 hectares. Today it covers over 64,000 hectares, with one of the main visitor centres in the Liebana valley at Sotama. For bird watchers this is an opportunity to spot some very rare breeds such as the highly endangered Cantabrian Capercaillie, the Griffon vulture, Golden eagle, and Black woodpecker. The Cantabrian brown bear can also be seen in the hilltops and woods surrounding the valleys, and occasionally the Iberian wolf is a visitor to the Park.
Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hang gliding are just a few activities available in the area, and there is no better place to base yourself while you are there than the Parador Fuente De (Hotel Rio Deva). Set at the foothills of the Picos, the hotel is right next to the cable car that takes visitors up to the Aliva viewpoint, where you can look down over stunning views of the Liebana Valley. A comfortable and very welcoming hotel, it is the perfect place to come back to at the end of the day.
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Picos Mountains Spain to Reinosa
View over the Picos Mountains looking down on the N621 to Potes road. 17th May 2015 Garmin Virb camera.
Burgos Train Station in Northern Spain
The Virtual Tourist walks around Burgos Train Station in Northern Spain. Burgos Train Station is 2 Miles Outside Town
PILGRIMS HOSTEL PALACIO DE MERAS - TINEO - ASTURIAS (ESPAÑA - SPAIN)
ALBERGUE DE PEREGRINOS PALACIO DE MERÁS
Las instalaciones del Albergue de Peregrinos Palacio de Merás se ubican en el mismo edificio del Hotel Palacio de Merás****, edificio histórico restaurado que data de 1525, en el centro de la villa de Tineo, paso obligado del Camino Primitivo de Santiago.
El Albergue de Peregrinos Palacio de Merás, tiene sus puertas abiertas para recibir y ofrecer al peregrino las mejores instalaciones y multitud de servicios, que tras una agotadora etapa le ayudarán a descansar y retomar fuerzas:
* 54 plazas repartidas en cuatro dormitorios de 28, 20, 4 y 2 plazas. Estas dos últimas habitaciones son idóneas para familias y parejas.
* Parking (vehículos, motocicletas y bicicletas)
* Información turística
* Cafetería (desayunos especiales para peregrinos)
* Restaurante (menús especiales para peregrinos)
* Terraza
* Wifi (en cafetería de hotel)
* Repuestos, garaje y sistema de lavado para bicicletas
* Taquillas individuales
* Alquiler de sábanas, toallas y albornoces
* Calefacción/aire acondicionado
* Guardabotas
* Aseos
* Venta de chanclas
* Lavandería (lavado y secado)
* Bolsa picnic
* Espacio wellness con baño turco y sauna; el peregrino puede hacer uso se estos servicios durante unas horas al día.
* Credenciales
* Tienda de souvenirs