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Oviedo - the name rolls off the tongue in slightly exotic fashion. Though I'd heard of it, I have to confess to knowing very little about this northern Spanish city before I was invited to explore it recently, however I was soon to discover that it's a city with a lot of soul. I had started a tour of cities by train just down the road - ahem, rails, in Gijón, in the same region, Asturias, and after hearing just a little of it's attractions I was keen to discover things to do in Oviedo, from its culture and history to its food scene. As the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Asturias, it is without doubt that Oviedo had an auspicious start. It may not be the most visited of Spanish cities, but it has hosted visitors from pilgrims to courtiers since its inception, as it served both as a centre for the Spanish court and has long been a popular stopping-off point for those walking the Northern Way of the Camino de Santiago – the Original Way of St James.
Oviedo - the name rolls off the tongue in slightly exotic fashion. Though I'd heard of it, I have to confess to knowing very little about this northern Spanish city before I was invited to explore it recently, however I was soon to discover that it's a city with a lot of soul. I had started a tour of cities by train just down the road - ahem, rails, in Gijón, in the same region, Asturias, and after hearing just a little of it's attractions I was keen to discover things to do in Oviedo, from its culture and history to its food scene. As the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Asturias, it is without doubt that Oviedo had an auspicious start. It may not be the most visited of Spanish cities, but it has hosted visitors from pilgrims to courtiers since its inception, as it served both as a centre for the Spanish court and has long been a popular stopping-off point for those walking the Northern Way of the Camino de Santiago – the Original Way of St James.