Oviedo Public Art Walking Tour (Self Guided), Oviedo
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 Fishmonger celebrate the city's longstanding culinary traditions, depicting scenes of daily life with intricate detail. Nearby, The Milkmaid is a tribute to the timeless occupation of dairy farming, resonating with nostalgia and simplicity.
"La Regenta," inspired by the renowned novel of the same name, pays homage to Oviedo's literary legacy, while the Traveler Sculpture in Plaza Porlier De Oviedo, one of the most photographed spots in Oviedo, embodies the city's welcoming spirit.
The statue of Archbishop Fernando de Vald茅s Salas, located prominently in the city center, symbolizes the intersection of religion and power throughout Oviedo's history. Meanwhile, the Concord Monument in Plaza del Carbay贸n stands as a commitment to peace and unity.
Other notable sculptures include The Thinker, The Walk of Hope, and The Girls, each contributing to the city's artistic tapestry with their unique narratives and styles. From the whimsical statues of Mafalda and 鈥淪tew Pot鈥� to that of Woody Allen, Oviedo's public art scene is as diverse as it is captivating.
As you explore Oviedo, take a moment to appreciate these artistic marvels. This self-guided tour will take you around the city center to see some of the most interesting of them. Accept our invitation and engage with Oviedo's creativity in a truly immersive way!
In Plaza Trascorrales, sculptures like The Fishwife and Fishmonger celebrate the city's longstanding culinary traditions, depicting scenes of daily life with intricate detail. Nearby, The Milkmaid is a tribute to the timeless occupation of dairy farming, resonating with nostalgia and simplicity.
"La Regenta," inspired by the renowned novel of the same name, pays homage to Oviedo's literary legacy, while the Traveler Sculpture in Plaza Porlier De Oviedo, one of the most photographed spots in Oviedo, embodies the city's welcoming spirit.
The statue of Archbishop Fernando de Vald茅s Salas, located prominently in the city center, symbolizes the intersection of religion and power throughout Oviedo's history. Meanwhile, the Concord Monument in Plaza del Carbay贸n stands as a commitment to peace and unity.
Other notable sculptures include The Thinker, The Walk of Hope, and The Girls, each contributing to the city's artistic tapestry with their unique narratives and styles. From the whimsical statues of Mafalda and 鈥淪tew Pot鈥� to that of Woody Allen, Oviedo's public art scene is as diverse as it is captivating.
As you explore Oviedo, take a moment to appreciate these artistic marvels. This self-guided tour will take you around the city center to see some of the most interesting of them. Accept our invitation and engage with Oviedo's creativity in a truly immersive way!
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Oviedo Public Art Walking Tour Map
Guide Name: Oviedo Public Art Walking Tour
Guide Location: Spain » Oviedo (See other walking tours in Oviedo)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 19
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Author: DanaOffice
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Spain » Oviedo (See other walking tours in Oviedo)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 19
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Author: DanaOffice
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Vendedoras del Font谩n (Sellers of the Font谩n)
- Plaza Trascorrales. La Pescadera (The fishwife)
- Vendedor de Pescado (Fish Seller)
- Plaza Trascorrales. La Lechera (The Milkmaid)
- La Regenta (The Regent)
- Plaza Porlier De Oviedo. Sculpture of the Traveler
- Statue of Archbishop Fernando de Vald茅s Salas
- Plaza del Carbay贸n. Concord Monument
- La Pensadora (The Thinker)
- Esperanza Caminando (Walk of Hope)
- Las Meninas (The Girls)
- Encarna con Chiquitin (Embodied with a Little Boy)
- La Maternidad (The Motherhood)
- Statue of Mafalda
- Woody Allen Statue
- Luis Riera Posada Statue
- Mavi
- Guisandera (The Stew Pot)
- La Gitana (The Gypsy Woman)
1) Vendedoras del Font谩n (Sellers of the Font谩n)
Two bronze women, one seated, one standing, guard a collection of ceramic ware in the Daoiz and Velarde Square. They are known as the "Sellers of the Fontan." The statue, inaugurated in 1996, is the work of sculptor Amado Gonzales Hevia. The bronze women are one of more than 100 such monuments that populate Oviedo streets.
The urban landscape of the city is adorned with sculptural works. For the most part, they represent personages of particular relevance in a former period. The "Sellers" was inspired by an old photograph of Spanish photographer and painter Adolfo Lopez Arman. It shows two women who have come from Faro to Oviedo to sell ceramics they have made in their home workshop.
The Daoiz and Velarde Square holds part of the Market of Fontan where shoppers of Oviedo may buy agricultural products and artisan goods of Asturias every Thursday and Saturday. Since the civil war, the Market has become the exclusive sphere of women. The sculpture is a realistic scene of the Market in the 18th century.
The urban landscape of the city is adorned with sculptural works. For the most part, they represent personages of particular relevance in a former period. The "Sellers" was inspired by an old photograph of Spanish photographer and painter Adolfo Lopez Arman. It shows two women who have come from Faro to Oviedo to sell ceramics they have made in their home workshop.
The Daoiz and Velarde Square holds part of the Market of Fontan where shoppers of Oviedo may buy agricultural products and artisan goods of Asturias every Thursday and Saturday. Since the civil war, the Market has become the exclusive sphere of women. The sculpture is a realistic scene of the Market in the 18th century.
2) Plaza Trascorrales. La Pescadera (The fishwife)
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.
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.
3) Vendedor de Pescado (Fish Seller)
The Fish Seller is among Oviedo鈥檚 most popular public sculptures, placed next to the old fish market. Created in bronze in 1996 by Jos茅 Antonio Garc铆a Prieto, it depicts a vendor squatting beside a low crate of fish, serving as a tribute to the bustling trade that once defined the square. The artist later donated the work to the city.
Look closely at the figure鈥檚 pose: one hand to the mouth in a pause between sales, the other resting on a knee, as if weighing the morning鈥檚 trade. The composition鈥檚 life-size scale and textured surfaces invite close viewing, and many visitors photograph the work against the square鈥檚 colorful fa莽ades and the oval market building behind it.
If you鈥檙e passing through the area, linger a moment to circle the pedestal and read the plaque, then step back to take in how the statue sits within the square. It鈥檚 a simple scene, but it captures a local trade with warmth and precision.
Look closely at the figure鈥檚 pose: one hand to the mouth in a pause between sales, the other resting on a knee, as if weighing the morning鈥檚 trade. The composition鈥檚 life-size scale and textured surfaces invite close viewing, and many visitors photograph the work against the square鈥檚 colorful fa莽ades and the oval market building behind it.
If you鈥檙e passing through the area, linger a moment to circle the pedestal and read the plaque, then step back to take in how the statue sits within the square. It鈥檚 a simple scene, but it captures a local trade with warmth and precision.
4) Plaza Trascorrales. La Lechera (The Milkmaid)
Trascorrales Square is a small, stone-paved square edged by colourful fa莽ades and caf茅 terraces. At its heart stands The Milkmaid sculpture, a bronze group depicting a woman and her donkey with metal churns鈥攁n everyday scene from Asturias a few decades ago. Created by Manuel Garc铆a Linares in 1996, the work is one of the city鈥檚 most-loved public sculptures and a gentle tribute to the women who brought fresh milk into Oviedo until the 1970s.
The square grew around a 19th-century market building, known as the old fish market. Designed in the 1860s and now restored, it serves today as a municipal cultural venue hosting exhibitions, fairs, and occasional concerts. Visitors typically pause at The Milkmaid for photos, then wander the arcades and caf茅s nearby. When the venue is open, you can also step into the market hall for temporary shows.
The square grew around a 19th-century market building, known as the old fish market. Designed in the 1860s and now restored, it serves today as a municipal cultural venue hosting exhibitions, fairs, and occasional concerts. Visitors typically pause at The Milkmaid for photos, then wander the arcades and caf茅s nearby. When the venue is open, you can also step into the market hall for temporary shows.
5) La Regenta (The Regent)
The Regent is a bronze sculpture created in 1997 by Asturian artist Mauro 脕lvarez Fern谩ndez. It depicts Ana Ozores, the protagonist of The Regent鈥檚 Wife, the renowned realist novel by Leopoldo Alas Clar铆n. The story is set in the fictional city of Vetusta, a thinly veiled representation of Oviedo.
As one of the most photographed public sculptures in Spain, it also serves as a powerful homage to Oviedo鈥檚 literary tradition, firmly rooting The Regent鈥檚 Wife in the city鈥檚 cultural memory. The surrounding square is thoughtfully designed, with the Gothic silhouette of the cathedral providing a dramatic backdrop.
As one of the most photographed public sculptures in Spain, it also serves as a powerful homage to Oviedo鈥檚 literary tradition, firmly rooting The Regent鈥檚 Wife in the city鈥檚 cultural memory. The surrounding square is thoughtfully designed, with the Gothic silhouette of the cathedral providing a dramatic backdrop.
6) Plaza Porlier De Oviedo. Sculpture of the Traveler
Porlier Square is one of the city鈥檚 most elegant and historically resonant squares. It's flanked by stunning Baroque and Neoclassical architecture鈥攎ost notably the Camposagrado Palace, now the seat of Asturias鈥檚 High Court, the Count of Toreno palace, and you can even glimpse Oviedo Cathedral from its perimeter.
Installed in 1993, the central attraction is the bronze sculpture The Traveler. Created by acclaimed Spanish artist Eduardo 脷rculo, the life-sized piece portrays a lone man in an overcoat and fedora, surrounded by suitcases and an umbrella鈥攁s if he had just arrived in the city.
While the square鈥檚 architecture speaks to Oviedo鈥檚 refined urban history, The Traveler conveys a different narrative鈥攐ne of movement, return, and curiosity. It's a work intimately tied to 脷rculo鈥檚 fascination with travel motifs鈥攕uch as hats, luggage, and the urban wanderer鈥攚hich recur throughout his sculptures.
Installed in 1993, the central attraction is the bronze sculpture The Traveler. Created by acclaimed Spanish artist Eduardo 脷rculo, the life-sized piece portrays a lone man in an overcoat and fedora, surrounded by suitcases and an umbrella鈥攁s if he had just arrived in the city.
While the square鈥檚 architecture speaks to Oviedo鈥檚 refined urban history, The Traveler conveys a different narrative鈥攐ne of movement, return, and curiosity. It's a work intimately tied to 脷rculo鈥檚 fascination with travel motifs鈥攕uch as hats, luggage, and the urban wanderer鈥攚hich recur throughout his sculptures.
7) Statue of Archbishop Fernando de Vald茅s Salas
The Statue of Archbishop Fernando de Vald茅s Salas stands in the cloister of the Historic Building of the University of Oviedo. Created by the Oviedo-born sculptor Cipriano Folgueras Doizt煤a and unveiled in 1908, the seated bronze depicts the university鈥檚 founder with formal robes and a measured, academic air. The plinth inscription identifies him plainly as the institution鈥檚 benefactor.
Vald茅s Salas was a powerful churchman and jurist: professor and later chancellor, bishop in several dioceses, archbishop of Seville, president of the Council of Castile, and Inquisitor General under Philip II. His legacy is complex鈥攈e promoted education and endowed the Asturian university, but he also authored the 1559 Index of Forbidden Books and led high-profile inquisitorial cases.
For visitors, the statue offers a quick snapshot of Oviedo鈥檚 academic history. The quiet, arcaded courtyard frames the figure and makes an easy photo stop during a walk through the Old Town.
Vald茅s Salas was a powerful churchman and jurist: professor and later chancellor, bishop in several dioceses, archbishop of Seville, president of the Council of Castile, and Inquisitor General under Philip II. His legacy is complex鈥攈e promoted education and endowed the Asturian university, but he also authored the 1559 Index of Forbidden Books and led high-profile inquisitorial cases.
For visitors, the statue offers a quick snapshot of Oviedo鈥檚 academic history. The quiet, arcaded courtyard frames the figure and makes an easy photo stop during a walk through the Old Town.
8) Plaza del Carbay贸n. Concord Monument
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鈥攖hree men and three women鈥攁rranged 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.
9) La Pensadora (The Thinker)
The Thinker is a contemplative bronze figure by local sculptor Jos茅 Luis Fern谩ndez. Installed in 1999, this larger-than-life piece stands at approximately 2.75 m tall and weighs around 700 kg, making it a focal point near the east side of the Campoamor Theatre. Fern谩ndez originally created the smaller wooden carving鈥攖itled 鈥淪eated Woman鈥� 鈥攁round 1968 or 1976 as part of his retrospective 30 Years of Sculpture.
The bronze version you see today is a faithful expansion that visualizes the same figure: a seated woman gazing toward the horizon, lost in thought, arms and posture suggesting quiet introspection. This elegantly minimalist sculpture offers more than aesthetic pleasure鈥攊t invites onlookers to consider the emotional and psychological weight of quiet reflection.
The bronze version you see today is a faithful expansion that visualizes the same figure: a seated woman gazing toward the horizon, lost in thought, arms and posture suggesting quiet introspection. This elegantly minimalist sculpture offers more than aesthetic pleasure鈥攊t invites onlookers to consider the emotional and psychological weight of quiet reflection.
10) Esperanza Caminando (Walk of Hope)
The graceful bronze sculpture Walk of Hope by the esteemed sculptor Julio L贸pez Hern谩ndez stands beneath a streetlamp of the Campoamor Theater, softly illuminating the theater鈥檚 entrance. Installed in October 1998, this is the only public work by L贸pez Hern谩ndez in Oviedo.
Depicting a young woman absorbed in reading while walking, the statue captures a moment of intellectual escape. She clutches a book, a folder, and a notebook, walking onward seemingly oblivious to the world around her鈥攁 poetic nod to Oviedo鈥檚 university traditions and its association with learning and hope.
Depicting a young woman absorbed in reading while walking, the statue captures a moment of intellectual escape. She clutches a book, a folder, and a notebook, walking onward seemingly oblivious to the world around her鈥攁 poetic nod to Oviedo鈥檚 university traditions and its association with learning and hope.
11) Las Meninas (The Girls)
The Girls are a contemporary homage to Diego Vel谩zquez鈥檚 iconic masterpiece, Las Meninas painting, also translated as The Girls. Created by the celebrated Spanish sculptor Manolo Vald茅s, this ensemble of bronze figures was commissioned in 2005 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Cajastur Cultural Center and took over a year to design and cast into 21 individual statues.
These bronzed girls show a modern, abstract silhouette of courtly ladies, inspired not only by Vel谩zquez but also by modern masters like Picasso, Matisse, and Rubens. With their generous forms and retro, playful presence, these figures bring a refreshing reinterpretation of the Baroque original. Vald茅s鈥檚 intent was to draw on art history while imprinting his distinctive stylistic touch鈥攂old shapes in motion, rich volume, and a sense of monumental elegance.
These bronzed girls show a modern, abstract silhouette of courtly ladies, inspired not only by Vel谩zquez but also by modern masters like Picasso, Matisse, and Rubens. With their generous forms and retro, playful presence, these figures bring a refreshing reinterpretation of the Baroque original. Vald茅s鈥檚 intent was to draw on art history while imprinting his distinctive stylistic touch鈥攂old shapes in motion, rich volume, and a sense of monumental elegance.
12) Encarna con Chiquitin (Embodied with a Little Boy)
The bronze sculpture Embodied with a Little Boy was created by acclaimed Asturian artist Sebasti谩n Miranda. While the original piece was completed in 1955, the version currently on display is a larger replica that was installed by the city in September 2005, almost three decades after the sculptor鈥檚 passing.
Miranda crafted this work as a tribute to motherhood, capturing a tender moment: a seated woman breastfeeding her child held upon her knees. Visitors often pause nearby to admire the delicate folds of cloth, the posture of the figures, and the connection conveyed through the form. The statue is part of a larger tapestry of over a hundred public artworks spread across Oviedo鈥檚 urban center鈥攎aking the city feel like an open-air museum.
Miranda crafted this work as a tribute to motherhood, capturing a tender moment: a seated woman breastfeeding her child held upon her knees. Visitors often pause nearby to admire the delicate folds of cloth, the posture of the figures, and the connection conveyed through the form. The statue is part of a larger tapestry of over a hundred public artworks spread across Oviedo鈥檚 urban center鈥攎aking the city feel like an open-air museum.
13) La Maternidad (The Motherhood)
The Motherhood, nicknamed 鈥淟a Gorda鈥� by locals, meaning 鈥渢he fat woman", was crafted by the renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Botero produced La Maternidad in 1989, though it wasn鈥檛 installed until the mid-1990s. The piece is nearly 2.46 meters tall and weighs around 800 kg, with a polished dark finish and the voluptuous, rounded forms typical of Botero鈥檚 style.
It portrays a seated mother holding her child on one thigh鈥攂oth figures are plump and exaggerated, evoking warmth, fertility, and the sculptor鈥檚 critical, ironic vision of form and volume. As you admire it, take a moment to ponder how Botero鈥檚 style transforms everyday themes into monumental statements. More than just public art, The Motherhood has become an iconic meeting point and city symbol.
It portrays a seated mother holding her child on one thigh鈥攂oth figures are plump and exaggerated, evoking warmth, fertility, and the sculptor鈥檚 critical, ironic vision of form and volume. As you admire it, take a moment to ponder how Botero鈥檚 style transforms everyday themes into monumental statements. More than just public art, The Motherhood has become an iconic meeting point and city symbol.
14) Statue of Mafalda
The Statue of Mafalda sits on a bench in Oviedo鈥檚 San Francisco Park, right by the duck pond. It shows the famous Argentine comic-strip character smiling in her red dress. The piece was created by Argentine sculptor Pablo Irrgang and installed in 2014 as a tribute to Mafalda鈥檚 creator, Joaqu铆n Salvador Lavado.
Its unveiling coincided with the year the creator received the Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities, and he attended the presentation in Oviedo. Unlike many of Oviedo鈥檚 bronzes, Mafalda is made in resin and fiberglass over a modeled core鈥攎aterials that help the small, bench-seated figure withstand the weather and constant stream of visitors.
Its unveiling coincided with the year the creator received the Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities, and he attended the presentation in Oviedo. Unlike many of Oviedo鈥檚 bronzes, Mafalda is made in resin and fiberglass over a modeled core鈥攎aterials that help the small, bench-seated figure withstand the weather and constant stream of visitors.
15) Woody Allen Statue
The life鈥憇ize bronze Statue of Woody Allen is a captivating tribute to the celebrated American filmmaker, screenwriter, and director. Created by Asturian sculptor Vicente Santar煤a and unveiled in May 2003, the statue commemorates Allen鈥檚 reception of the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 2002 and his affection for the city.
The sculpture presents Allen strolling through National Militias Street. His pose captures a mood of thoughtful introspection: one hand in his pocket, the other at his side, head tilted, his expression almost melancholic, as if lost in contemplation. Locals joke that he seems ready to answer if you strike up a conversation.
At the statue鈥檚 base, a plaque displays Allen鈥檚 evocative description of Oviedo: 鈥淥viedo is a delicious city, exotic, beautiful, clean, pleasant, calm and pedestrianised; it is as if it did not belong to this world鈥� Oviedo is like a fairy tale.鈥�
Although created to honor his words about the city, the statue has also drawn its share of controversy. Not long after its installation, it was vandalized several times鈥攅specially the glasses鈥攍eading the city council to scale back repairs. For visitors, however, the Woody Allen monument stands as more than a photo stop, it reflects Oviedo鈥檚 dialogue with global culture.
The sculpture presents Allen strolling through National Militias Street. His pose captures a mood of thoughtful introspection: one hand in his pocket, the other at his side, head tilted, his expression almost melancholic, as if lost in contemplation. Locals joke that he seems ready to answer if you strike up a conversation.
At the statue鈥檚 base, a plaque displays Allen鈥檚 evocative description of Oviedo: 鈥淥viedo is a delicious city, exotic, beautiful, clean, pleasant, calm and pedestrianised; it is as if it did not belong to this world鈥� Oviedo is like a fairy tale.鈥�
Although created to honor his words about the city, the statue has also drawn its share of controversy. Not long after its installation, it was vandalized several times鈥攅specially the glasses鈥攍eading the city council to scale back repairs. For visitors, however, the Woody Allen monument stands as more than a photo stop, it reflects Oviedo鈥檚 dialogue with global culture.
16) Luis Riera Posada Statue
The statue of Luis Riera Posada is a tribute to one of the city鈥檚 most beloved democratic mayors. This bronze sculpture portrays Riera Posada seated on a bench, exuding warmth and familiarity. It's an inviting landmark in the bustling heart of the city center. Crafted by Asturian sculptor Manuel Garc铆a Linares, the statue was unveiled on 24 July 2008 after funds were raised through a public collection organized by his close friends and colleagues.
Luis Riera Posada played a pivotal role as Oviedo鈥檚 first democratically elected mayor, serving from 1979 to 1983. A respected lawyer and civic leader, he also held positions in the Bar Association and the Asturian Cultural Centre, leading local sports and cultural organizations. Under his leadership, key improvements such as paved roads and better water systems took place, elevating the city鈥檚 infrastructure in the transition to democracy.
The sculpture portrays Riera Posada in an informal seated pose, with his legs crossed and arms resting naturally, accompanied by two meaningful items: a guidebook of Oviedo and an issue of The Carbay贸n, a local newspaper鈥攂oth emblematic of his deep ties to the city.
Luis Riera Posada played a pivotal role as Oviedo鈥檚 first democratically elected mayor, serving from 1979 to 1983. A respected lawyer and civic leader, he also held positions in the Bar Association and the Asturian Cultural Centre, leading local sports and cultural organizations. Under his leadership, key improvements such as paved roads and better water systems took place, elevating the city鈥檚 infrastructure in the transition to democracy.
The sculpture portrays Riera Posada in an informal seated pose, with his legs crossed and arms resting naturally, accompanied by two meaningful items: a guidebook of Oviedo and an issue of The Carbay贸n, a local newspaper鈥攂oth emblematic of his deep ties to the city.
17) Mavi
Mavi, first installed in 1994, is a poignant sculpture by Santiago de Santiago crafted from volcanic stone with bronze detailing. It presents a young woman in an intimate, kneeling posture, hand covering her face in a gesture both vulnerable and mesmerizing. The figure of Mavi鈥攕lumped in a semi-fetal position, one hand shielding her face, and the other gripping her shin鈥攅vokes a sense of introspection and emotional weight.
Positioned beside a fountain, the sculpture once punctuated the lively Longoria Carbajal Square until being replaced in the square by a new work in 2009. Following the redesign, Mavi was relocated to its current place at the request of local residents and now continues to captivate visitors in its new setting.
Positioned beside a fountain, the sculpture once punctuated the lively Longoria Carbajal Square until being replaced in the square by a new work in 2009. Following the redesign, Mavi was relocated to its current place at the request of local residents and now continues to captivate visitors in its new setting.
18) Guisandera (The Stew Pot)
The bronze sculpture known as The Stew Pot pays tribute to generations of Asturian women dedicated to the humble art of cooking. Created in 2000 by sculptor Mar铆a Luisa S谩nchez鈥慜ca帽a, the installation depicts a steamy kitchen scene: a woman at the pot and a curious little girl by her side.
The sculpture honors the stewmistresses who historically cooked for communities, homes, inns, and sidrer铆as in Asturias. Their work鈥攐ften unsung, domestic, and patient鈥攚as essential in preserving regional gastronomic traditions and nourishing countless families.
Positioned in one of Oviedo鈥檚 most iconic gastronomic quarters, the monument serves as a cultural stop between visits to cider bars and traditional tapas spots.
The sculpture honors the stewmistresses who historically cooked for communities, homes, inns, and sidrer铆as in Asturias. Their work鈥攐ften unsung, domestic, and patient鈥攚as essential in preserving regional gastronomic traditions and nourishing countless families.
Positioned in one of Oviedo鈥檚 most iconic gastronomic quarters, the monument serves as a cultural stop between visits to cider bars and traditional tapas spots.
19) La Gitana (The Gypsy Woman)
The Gypsy Woman is a bronze sculpture that has become a beloved fixture of the city鈥檚 streetscape. Created by local sculptor Sebasti谩n Miranda y P茅rez鈥慔erce, the statue is a larger-than-life replica of an earlier work now housed in M谩laga city. This version was commissioned and installed in 2005 at the request of the Sidrer铆as Association on Calle Gascona, to complement Oviedo鈥檚 open-air gallery of sculptures.
The statue features a weathered Roma woman, dressed in modest, rustic clothing with a headscarf, standing upright as she supports a basket at her hip鈥攁n homage to Miranda鈥檚 lifelong fascination with gypsy themes and figures.
You鈥檒l find the Gypsy Woman positioned at the northern entrance to the Sidra Boulevard鈥攁 hub of Asturian cider culture and lively sidrer铆as and eateries. The statue is mounted on a stone plinth and accompanied by a small plaque inscribed with: 鈥淕ITANA / Sebasti谩n Miranda / Ovetense / 1885鈥�1975鈥�.
The statue features a weathered Roma woman, dressed in modest, rustic clothing with a headscarf, standing upright as she supports a basket at her hip鈥攁n homage to Miranda鈥檚 lifelong fascination with gypsy themes and figures.
You鈥檒l find the Gypsy Woman positioned at the northern entrance to the Sidra Boulevard鈥攁 hub of Asturian cider culture and lively sidrer铆as and eateries. The statue is mounted on a stone plinth and accompanied by a small plaque inscribed with: 鈥淕ITANA / Sebasti谩n Miranda / Ovetense / 1885鈥�1975鈥�.
Walking Tours in Oviedo, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Oviedo
Creating your own self-guided walk in Oviedo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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
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