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OLD TOWN – Medieval Aviles
Spanish
Free cancellation if canceled at least 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Description
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Meeting point: Avilés Tourist Office (former fish market building), Plaza de Santiago López
On this visit, we will explore the center of Avilés, with its characteristic arcades, as well as the Sabugo neighborhood, the only district outside the medieval walls of the town.
We will learn about its history, most emblematic sites and buildings, and how the town transformed over time due to its charter in the 11th century and its port activity.
The route:
The guided tour begins in front of the Avilés Tourist Office and continues into streets that were once walled, where we will uncover their history and curiosities. We will understand the significance of Avilés being a chartered town and see landmarks such as the Palacio de Valdecarzana, the Franciscan Fathers’ Church, and the Palacio de Camposagrado.
Next, we will head to Sabugo, the old fishing quarter. For centuries, Sabugo was separated from walled Avilés by a large marsh, now the Parque del Muelle. Here we will explore the history of the only suburb outside the medieval walls, its streets, and its two churches.
We will conclude near Plaza del Ayuntamiento, discussing the Baroque expansion and some of the constructions that shaped Avilés in the 17th century: the Town Hall, Palacio de Ferrera, and Calle de Galiana.
The Chapel of Las Alas:
This is the only regular tour that includes a visit inside the Chapel of Las Alas, attached to the Franciscan Fathers’ Church, a 14th-century Proto-Gothic jewel of Avilés. Declared a Cultural Interest Site (BIC), the chapel once belonged to one of the most important families of Avilés, the Las Alas family.
Avilés preserves a Historic Center that surprises every visitor. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when royal privileges made it a chartered town.
Important information:
-This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
-The route is accessible for people with reduced mobility (except the Chapel of Las Alas).
-Pets are welcome.
-Includes entrance to the Chapel of Las Alas.
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