Plaza Trascorrales. La Pescadera (The fishwife), Oviedo

Trascorrales Square sits beside a 19th-century market hall that once handled the city鈥檚 fish trade and now hosts cultural events. At the square鈥檚 edge you鈥檒l find 鈥淭he Fishwife鈥�, a life-size bronze statue by Sebasti谩n Miranda. Installed in 2005, the piece is a lost-wax bronze enlargement of an earlier, smaller work by Miranda.

It shows a seated vendor in a moment of pause, fish at her feet鈥攁n image rooted in Oviedo鈥檚 commercial past and in the figure of Saturnina Requejo, 鈥淭he Cachucha鈥�, whom the artist also portrayed in other works. Nearby, another bronze鈥擣ish Seller by Jos茅 Antonio Garc铆a Prieto, 1996鈥攔einforces the market theme and links the artworks to the former fish hall opposite.

The sculpture is easy to approach for photos and is often part of a relaxed circuit through the square鈥檚 caf茅s and lanes, set within a compact, walkable square that still hosts exhibitions and small events.

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Sight Name: Plaza Trascorrales. La Pescadera (The fishwife)
Sight Location: Oviedo, Spain (See walking tours in Oviedo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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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

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

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

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