Plaza del Carbay贸n. Concord Monument, Oviedo
Carbay贸n Square is a compact space, just off the Campoamo Theater, where festival crowds spill through during major cultural events. Its focal point is the Concord Monument, a bronze work by sculptor Esperanza d鈥橭rs installed in 1997. The piece groups six human figures-three men and three women-arranged in pairs, a clear, modern allegory of unity.
The square鈥檚 name reaches further back. 鈥淐arbay贸n鈥� recalls the great oak that once stood at the lower edge of the San Francisco Park and gave Oviedo鈥檚 residents their informal nickname. The oak was cut down on October 2, 1879, a move that stirred considerable controversy. Today, a plaque on nearby Ur铆a Street recalls its location, while a smaller replacement, was planted beside the Campoamor gardens in 1950.
The square鈥檚 name reaches further back. 鈥淐arbay贸n鈥� recalls the great oak that once stood at the lower edge of the San Francisco Park and gave Oviedo鈥檚 residents their informal nickname. The oak was cut down on October 2, 1879, a move that stirred considerable controversy. Today, a plaque on nearby Ur铆a Street recalls its location, while a smaller replacement, was planted beside the Campoamor gardens in 1950.
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Plaza del Carbay贸n. Concord Monument on Map
Sight Name: Plaza del Carbay贸n. Concord Monument
Sight Location: Oviedo, Spain (See walking tours in Oviedo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Oviedo, Spain (See walking tours in Oviedo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Oviedo, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Oviedo
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Oviedo Introduction Walking Tour
The Kingdom of Asturias began in 720, with the Visigothic revolt against Muslim rule led by the nobleman Pelagius. At that time, the city of Oviedo did not exist. Two monks, Maximo and Fromestano, founded the city in 761. They built a small church for Saint Vincent on a bare hillside, and from this seed, Oviedo grew.
After Pelagius died in 737, King Alfonso I founded a dynasty in Oviedo that... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
After Pelagius died in 737, King Alfonso I founded a dynasty in Oviedo that... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Oviedo Historic Architecture
The north Spanish region of Asturias and particularly its capital city, Oviedo, have long been noted for their unique architecture. The medieval part of town, whose ancient walls are still largely intact, contains some truly priceless relics. Among them is a well called La Foncalada, a fascinating example of an effective hydraulic system, dating back to the first half of the 9th century, based on... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Oviedo Public Art Walking Tour
Public art adds a great deal of vibrancy and character to the cityscape of Oviedo, Spain, reflecting, among other things, its contemporary spirit. From the bustling Plaza Trascorrales to the serene Plaza Porlier De Oviedo, numerous sculptures have long become an integral part of the neighborhood, captivating passers-by in their numbers.
In Plaza Trascorrales, sculptures like The Fishwife and... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
In Plaza Trascorrales, sculptures like The Fishwife and... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles