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Gijón Spain. Sightseeing in Gijon - things to see

*** This story is part of a larger story about a trip to northern Spain: " Spanish north- from Bilbao to Gijon: unusual Spain ". It is clear that a passage taken out of the general context, by definition, loses a lot, so it is best to read the entire story in its entirety - if you wish, it is very easy to find it!

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I arrived in Gijon in the evening, when the setting sun gilded the buildings of the old city, built of yellow stone:

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The main symbol of Gijon is the famous Pelayo, the image of which can be found here even on garbage containers:

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Pelayo - Visigothic king, the first ruler Kingdom of Asturias, and therefore, if we simplify the situation and not get into the wilds (in this story I don’t want to do this) of all the centuries-old historical intricacies - the first king of Spain, since Asturias, having existed under this name for about two centuries, became known as the Kingdom of Leon, which later became part of part of Castile, well, namely Castile, no matter what the Aragonese say, was the core of the formation of modern Spain.

It is believed that it was Pelayo who "pushed off" the Spanish reconquista, which lasted almost 8 centuries. It was under his command in 718 (according to some sources - in 722) that the first victory was won over the Muslims who captured the Pyrenees a few years ago, which went down in history as Battle of Covadonga. From a military point of view, it did not decide anything, because it did not affect the alignment of the opposing forces at that moment, but its psychological significance was difficult to overestimate: according to G. Morton "The victory was the beginning of the Reconquista and led to the birth of the first of the Christian kingdoms - the kingdom of Asturias". Like most of its kind, this event was instantly overgrown with symbols and legends. Over time, Covadonga became a place of worship and pilgrimage. In the cave where Pelayo is believed to have taken refuge during the battle, there is now a small chapel with the image of Our Lady of Covadonga, declared the patroness of Asturias And the cross that Pelayo allegedly saw before the battle, called Cross of Victory(Cruz de la Victoria), still adorns the emblem and flag of the modern Asturian Principality:

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Many high-sounding words have been written about this victory, but in speaking of it, I would like to refrain from excessive pathos. In the end, we must not forget that those who conquered the Pyrenean lands, only 200 years ago, themselves came here as invaders ...

However, no matter how great and revered here (I remind you that Gijón is the largest city in terms of population in Asturias, although its capital is Oviedo) Senor Pelayo, I am not sure that he belongs to the unconditional 1st place among local symbols. Because in Gijon he has another very strong competitor, or rather a competitor, since in Spain this word refers to the feminine gender: this La sidra, or, to put it simply, just cider.

Cider is an apple low-alcohol (from 3 to 8 degrees) drink - it has long been produced and drunk in many countries: in France, England, Belgium, Ireland, Germany. I don’t know how it is there, but in Asturias, and it is in Gijon (of those cities that I visited), cider is a cult drink. To be honest, I thought that despite all its historicity and symbolism, the attitude of local residents to cider is relatively calm: well, yes, it exists, but there are no problems with it, yes, it can be found in every bar, yes, it is still drink. And perhaps (as I thought) cider has already become more of a tourist attraction than a part of the local lifestyle.

But no, no, and again no! I could not even imagine the scale of the local cider drinking! In the evening, there were a huge crowd of people on the tables at every cafe and bar and EVERYONE was drinking cider! :) Of course, if you wanted to, you could surely find a couple of renegades and opportunists, bashfully, hiding in a corner, sipping beer or wine, but in any case, they were completely lost in the masses drinking a yellow drink from green bottles. Evening Gijon lived on cider and only cider - and no Pelayo was able to compete with his popularity. It looked something like this:

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And this is far from the most crowded cider parlor, as you might guess, establishments specializing in cider are called here. Now I regret that I didn’t take more similar photos in different places - I could get a wonderful and visual photoset “cider in Gijon” ... For some reason, I paid much more attention to the signs:

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The last photo is not indicative in terms of "population" - this is a slightly different part of the city, where people come not so much to drink and have fun, but to chat calmly.

Gijon, by the way, turned out to be the only city (again, of those where I was) where you could taste cider by simply asking for a glass (in other places it was sold only in bottles). Which I did, paying 1 euro and eating free chorizo pintxos from a tray on the bar. My opinion about the cider turned out to be quite even: on the one hand, I can’t say that I didn’t like it - and later I ordered it several times for lunch. On the other hand, it is unlikely that I will dream of him, and if I never visit the "cider" regions again, I will not be particularly upset about this. By the way, approximately the same attitude towards him, apparently, exists in Cantabria: when in Castro Urdiales I asked the bartender why they didn’t offer cider, he shrugged indifferently and said: “No, it’s just that everyone already knows that it is everywhere, and if anyone wants to drink something cheaper, he orders cider."

The process of pouring cider from a bottle into a glass deserves a special discussion (they are also special: large, wide, slightly cone-shaped. In Spain they are called culín - I don’t know how widespread, though). The waiter or bartender raises one hand with a bottle high up, lowers the glass in the other hand as low as possible and begins the mystical process of “pouring”, which in Spanish corresponds to the verb escanciar, which simply means “pouring wine”. It looks something like this:

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Sometimes the word "echar" or "tirar" is used for this situation, which is already translated more interestingly: to throw, toss, to drop. Traditionally, it is believed that cider should be drunk while the glass keeps the foam formed during the spill - “throwing”, and what remains after its disappearance should simply be poured. In ancient times, this was done right on the floor, later in some establishments they began to install special gutters, where numerous cider residues merged. I have read that frothing the cider in this way enriches it with carbon dioxide from the air, which in some way affects its taste in a special way. I can’t say anything about this: I drank cider and foamed, and when the foam was already gone, I honestly didn’t feel any difference in taste.

With such popular popularity, the appearance of a “monument to cider” on the Gijon embankment is not at all surprising. More surprising is the fact that, judging by the pictures from the Google cameras, it appeared only recently:

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Gijón in its historical part (we can honestly say that it is still difficult to call it an old city) is a very colorful and vibrant city - in the truest sense of these words, and a walk through it brought a lot of positive emotions.

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Traditional for everyone Spanish city main square Plaza Mayor in the traditional arcade style and, of course, the same ayuntamiento:

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The most recognizable building of Gijon, we can safely say - its symbol is Revillagigedo Palace(Palacio de Revillagigedo), built at the very beginning of the 18th century.

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It is not surprising that the palace resembles a fortress: during its construction, a medieval fortress tower of the 15th century was used (it is located on the right if you look at the facade of the building). But the left one was already built in her image and likeness for the general symmetry of the building. It is curious that the large coat of arms in the upper part of the facade appeared on the palace quite recently - in 2004, after a thorough study of historical documents and photographs of the 19th century.

Revillagigedo Palace turned out to be one of the most beautiful and authentic buildings that I had a chance to see in northern Spain!

15 years after the construction of the palace, a church was added to the left of it, consecrated in honor of John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), a small one, but received the status of a collegiate. Its square tower can be seen in previous photos.

Another "brand" of Gijon, of course, significantly inferior in popularity to Pelayo and cider (or cider and Pelayo) is personality Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos- Spanish writer and public figure of the times of the artist Goya and Prime Minister Manuel Godoy, known as the "Prince of Peace". Those who read the book L. Feuchtwanger"Goya, or the Hard Path of Knowledge" surely remembers the vicissitudes of the relationship between these characters. A street, a theater, and a faculty of the local university are named in his honor in Gijón; here is the Jovellanos Institute and, of course, the house-museum where he was born.

Next to the preserved (relatively, of course) Roman baths, a monument to the emperor was erected Octavian Augustus, during whose reign, after the conquest of Cantabria and Asturias (which went down in history under the name Cantabrian Wars) the entire Iberian Peninsula finally came under the rule of the Roman Empire. And after the administrative reform of Augustus, the "north" became part of the province of Tarracon Spain.

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By the way, it was in these places that the Romans "borrowed" many symbols associated with the Moon and the Sun, in particular, a standard with the so-called Cantabrian cross(Lábaro cántabro), which was then used for about 300 years.

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The fence of which church can be decorated with keys? Of course, the main "heavenly" administrator - Apostle Peter !

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And the church itself - here it is, it has already been seen more than once in previous photos:

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Another small medieval ensemble of the 17th century: Chapel of St. Lawrence And Hove Evya tower(Jove-Hevia). Both buildings were part of the family home of the family with the above double surname:

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In general, the historical part of Gijon is very small, but somehow ... very charming, or something - I did not regret at all that I came here.

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Modern Gijón- it is mainly a city of the 19th and 20th centuries, in some places reminiscent of Bilbao. And interesting, in my opinion, there is much less.

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Church of St. Joseph(San Jose):

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Neo-Gothic (early 20th century) Church of St. Lawrence:

Gijón is a working town on the Atlantic coast in the Spanish region of Asturias. Sights in Gijon will tell the tourist about the industrial era in Northern Spain and the close relationship of the city with the ocean. However, in recent years the city has changed and is ready to surprise every visitor with well-groomed parks and squares, pedestrian streets and interesting cultural attractions.

Sights of Gijon

What to do in Gijón?

Relax on one of the city's beaches. Poniente Beach has a large sandbar, while San Lorenzo is suitable for those who like to swim.
Go to football. The local team - Sporting Gijon, does not claim to be a champion, but plays in the first league, which means that the giants of Spanish football often come here. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 people and is always full.
Start the day by meeting the dawn on the beach.
Try the thalassotherapy treatments at the eastern end of Poniente Beach.
Fill up on sweets at the Punto Caramelo store, which offers a wide range of cakes, pastries, cookies and other confectionery delights.
Try your hand at surfing - on the beach of San Lorenzo there is an opportunity to get lessons and show your boarding skills.
Paragliding over the cliffs of Gijón.
Taste local delicacies - in "La Gijonesa" you can taste various varieties of wines and cheeses.
Enjoy the rain outdoor pool heated at the BNFit Thalasso Spa.
Try Asturian cider, which is considered the most significant local drink.

RestaurantsGijon: where to eat and drink

Near the Cantabrian Sea, the climate is cooler than anywhere else on the Spanish mainland, so the local population prefers a protein diet. White bean stew, bacon, chorizo, pork shoulder and seafood are popular here. Cider is the perfect accompaniment to dinner - in Gijón it is tart and not very carbonated and is on the menu of any restaurant. Cider is also used in some recipes, such as a sauce for baked hake.

Casa Zabala. The best place for seafood and fish dishes. Average bill: 50 euros.
Casa Gerardo. Traditional Asturian restaurant owned by the Moran family. Several generations have passed down their recipes to prepare and perfect the best local dishes. The restaurant has a Michelin star, so it is always crowded here. Average check: 55 euros.
Mercante. Opens beautiful view to the port and offers a menu of an abundance of fish, seafood and salads. Average check: 30 euros.

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In the afternoon we returned to Gijón and we had a short walk around the city. More precisely, along Cape Simadeville and the western embankment of Gijon, because. we had already got to know the eastern embankment a little the day before. Although the tour was optional, about 2/3 of our group went on it ...

Street Ventura Alvarez Sala (Calle Ventura Alvarez Sala)

A minute walk from our hotel is the main square of the city with the city hall. Interestingly, it is located almost in the center of the isthmus of the cape. Two bays share some 200 meters.

Plaza Mayor

The flag of Gijón is white with a red border on all 4 sides. In the center is the emblem of the city, which depicts the first Asturian king Pelayo with a sword and the Cross of Victory.

City Hall (Casa consistorial)

There is also a monument in Gijon to the "Asturian Dmitry Donskoy" - Pelayo. In combination, it is also a fountain, and was installed in 1891.

Pelayo (Don Pelayo)

Most famous native Gijon - Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (1744-1811). He was a writer, lawyer, economist and public figure of the Enlightenment. He could have ended up in Russia at one time, but he refused the post of ambassador to our country.

Periodista Arturo Arias Square (Plaza del Periodista Arturo Arias)

An old building can be seen in the background. This is the house where Jovellanos was born. It was built at the end of the 15th century. Since 1971 there is a museum here.

Jovellanos Square (Plaza de Jovellanos)

The chapel of Los Remedios is attached to the building. This is where Jovellanos was buried.

Chapel of Los Remedios (Capilla Los Remedios)

The main theater of the city also bears the name of the famous Khikhonian. Although originally (1899) it was called the Dindurra Theatre. The building was damaged during the Civil War, and was restored by 1942. At the same time, the name was changed.

Theater Hovellanos (Teatro Jovellanos)

2011 is the year of the 200th anniversary of the death of Jovellanos, so there are many posters in the city depicting the great Spanish figure.

Institute Square (Plaza del Instituto)

The most famous portrait of Jovellanos is by Francisco Goya. This painting is in the Prado Museum. In Gijon, you can see a reproduction of the painting on several buildings. For example, at the Revillagigedo Palace.

Revillagigedo Palace was built in 1704-21. for the Marquis of San Esteban del Mar, and resembles a fortress. Indeed, the already existing medieval tower (left) was included in the foundation, and the right part was completed symmetrically.

Revillagigedo Palace (Palacio de Revillagigedo)

Another famous native of Gijón is Duke Evaristo Fernández de San Miguel (1785-1862). He was a prominent military and political figure in Spain in the 19th century. He gained his military fame during the war with the French, and then continued his political career.

Evaristo de San Miguel

From afar, a marble figure of Jesus is visible, which rises above the city at almost 50 meters in height. This is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The church was built in 1918-22. designed by the Catalan architect, a student of Gaudí, Joan Rubio i Belver.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Another church of Gikhon - the Church of St. Lawrence was built in 1896-1901. in the neo-Gothic style, designed by the architect Luis Bellido Gonzalez.

Church of St. Lawrence (Iglesia de San Lorenzo)

It is not visible in the picture, but there is a clock on one side of the red tower. The clock tower was built on this site in 1572. Then there was a prison. And in 1911 it was completely destroyed, and then a new one was rebuilt. Now here is a museum of the history of Gijon.

Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj)

There is a street in the city named after the sculptor Sebastian Miranda. We saw his work in Oviedo.

Street Sculptor Sebastian Miranda (Calle del Escultor Sebastian Miranda)

At the tip of Cape Simadevilla is Santa Catalina Hill.

Bay of Biscay

In 1989, the work of the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002) "Praise to the Horizon" was installed here. The composition has become a symbol of Gijon.

"Praise to the horizon" (Elogio del horizonte)

The structure has a very unusual acoustic property. When you stand in the center - complete silence, and take a step to the side - you hear the increased sound of the sea.

"Praise to the horizon" (Elogio del horizonte)

Here you can also find a memorial stone to the entire Atlantic coast of Europe - from the Scottish Highlands to the Spanish Andalusia.

Atlantic Europe (Arco Atlantico)

A cozy residential quarter is located on a green lawn.

It is especially good to live here for young people from Khikhon. For small children - a ship for entertainment ...

Hill of Santa Catalina (Cerro de Santa Catalina)

And for the older ones - a basketball and mini-football court, as well as an arena for extreme sports.

Hill of Santa Catalina (Cerro de Santa Catalina)

To the left of the cape is a port for boats and yachts, the yellow stripe in the distance is Poniente Beach, and even further behind it is a cargo port.

Hill of Santa Catalina (Cerro de Santa Catalina)

For some reason, this steel composition reminds me of some hieroglyph in the monumental spirit of the DPRK. But in fact, the author of the work is Joaquin Vaquero Turcios (1933-2010). And it's called "Northeast". I would suggest that this is a monument in memory of the Nord-Ost terrorist attack (after all, there is a monument to Beslan in Italy), but the events on Dubrovka happened in 2002, and this composition was installed in 1994. Most likely, the monument is dedicated to northeast wind, which is characteristic of Gijón.

"Northeast" (Nordeste)

Well, everything is clear here. The anchor is the symbol of all ports. In terms of cargo volume, the port of Gijón ranks 6th in Spain.

Anchors

By the way, our Novorossiysk is also among the sister cities of Gikhon.

Port

The first reliable mention of Gijon dates back to the time when Asturias was under the rule of the Romans. Then he was known under the name Gigia.

Port

After the death of the Western Roman Empire, and since the conquest of Spain by the Visigoth tribes in the 5th century. Khikhiya disappeared from the pages of history for some time.

Asturias was under the rule of the Moors for a very short time (714-18), and Gijon was the residence of Munusa.

Port

After the expulsion of the Moors, Oviedo became the main city of Asturias, and Gijón was in its shadow.

Street Muelle de Oriente (Calle Muelle de Oriente)

In 1270, Gijon received from King Alfonso X the right to be called a city, and the privileges and liberties inherent in it. This attracted new settlers, the city began to grow and develop rapidly.

Street Muelle de Oriente (Calle Muelle de Oriente)

Due to its location, Gijón has become a strategically important fortress. In this regard, the city often found itself at the epicenter of the struggle for power, which was a common occurrence in the Middle Ages.

A gun

Thanks to the discovery of the New World, American wealth flowed into the country, and Gijon, like many other port cities, received a new round of development.

But the real heyday of Gijon came from the 30s. XIX century, when the period of the industrial revolution began in Europe. In this regard, the mining of coal and iron ore, the two main types of raw materials necessary for steam technology, was formed in Asturias. By the end of the XIX century. Gijón has become one of the largest ports in northern Spain.

The city went through a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization, increasing in size many times over. And now we can say with confidence that Gijón is the economic capital of Asturias.

Carmen Square (Plaza de Carmen)

In 2011, McDonald's celebrated its 30th anniversary in Spain.

"McDonald's (McDonalds)

The phone number of the Gijón police is 092.

Police

Gambling is legal in Spain. Some of our travel agencies even organize special tours for Russian gamblers. But this applies mainly to Barcelona. Almost all Catalan casinos have Russian-speaking staff. The Russians did not reach Asturias. Bye.

Casino "Asturias" (Casino de Asturias)

Sporting pride of Gijón is the football team "Sporting". Even in the dining room of our hotel there were two posters with the emblem of the club. Gijón is one of 9 Spanish teams that have never dropped below the 2nd division. The main successes of Sporting were at the turn of the 70s and 80s: second place in the championship (1979) and two finals of the Spanish Cup (1981, 1982).
In April 2011, Sporting defeated Real Madrid in Madrid and interrupted Jose Mourinho's incredible 150-match home streak (teams led by the Portuguese have not lost at home for 6 years!).
"Sporting" has red and white "mattress" colors.

Alley Begona (Paseo de Begona)

El Molinon Stadium is located in the east of the city. It is the oldest stadium in Spain (1908). It got its name from the word "mill", because. next to it stood a large mill.

Cabrales Street (Calle de Cabrales)

In Gijon you can buy some clothes...

Or a perfumer.

Italy Square (Plaza de Italia)

All signs on the streets are in Spanish only. Although the Asturian language exists, it does not have official status.

Covadonga Street (Calle de Covadonga)

The climate in Gijon is temperate - the Atlantic makes itself felt. The heat here is a rarity.

Corrida Street (Calle de Corrida)

The maximum temperature in Gijón (and in general in Asturias) was recorded in the summer of 1998 = +36.4.

Street Institute (Calle de Instituto)

This ended our stay in Asturias, and the next morning we set off for Galicia...

In Gijón, my dream came true - to swim in the real ocean. It is the location locality on the shores of the Atlantic was one of the main reasons for choosing the travel route. In addition to the beach in the city, there is where to take a walk - the old quarters, which, however, were badly damaged during the civil war in the last century (during the fighting, the Francoists used artillery). Much has been rebuilt, but atmospheric places can still be found. Moreover, everything that tourists need is located compactly. The promenade, stretching along the beach, leads exactly to the small peninsula of Simadeville - historical center Gijon, where people settled in Roman times.

Gijón is the most Big city autonomous region of Asturias, which is home to 275 thousand people. At the same time, the administrative center of the region is located in neighboring Oviedo. It took 5 and a half hours to get from Madrid to the Atlantic coast - so much time did the train go. Moreover, we covered half of the way in an hour, reached Leon, and then the train drove back, turned around in a semicircle and slowly headed towards Gijón. A few hours later, from the train window, I saw the territory of mining enterprises that surround the seaside city. Despite the industry, tourism is also developing here, but I was convinced of this a little later ...

Gikhon beach is able to surprise even the locals. In a matter of hours, he either goes under water, or is exposed for hundreds of meters. And all because of the ocean tides

A small illustration on the theme of the tide. This is what the beach looks like at noon

Same place a few hours later. The highest water level was observed around six in the evening. But closer to sunset, the ocean again gives way to its positions.

For three days in September, the daytime temperature rose to 25 degrees at best. Sea water warmed up to 20 degrees. However, this did not bother anyone. People enjoyed swimming even at this temperature.

Church of the Apostle Peter (1955) Built on the site of a 15th-century church destroyed during the Civil War

Gikhon beach is popular with locals. In general, the city does not look like some kind of tourist reserve like Palma. 90 percent of vacationers on the coast are Spaniards.

Mayor Square, where the city hall is located (administrative building behind the scenes)

Simadeville Peninsula. The height dominating the city is the hill of St. Catalina. The top is decorated with a strange monument - "Praise to the Horizon". For some reason, it was here that I met two Russian companies at once, I didn’t notice more compatriots in Gijon.

Far from the industrial port

Once there was a battery that defended the city. Now it's a playground.

But the guns also remained

A party place that is always filled with companies of different ages. People are incessantly discussing the latest events, which is why there is an unimaginable din in the street.

Those gathered actively click seeds ...

...and drinking cider. For Asturias, this is a cult national drink. It is poured in a special way: the hand must be raised as high as possible so that the liquid enters the glass in a thin stream

Monument of cider bottles on one of the central squares

There are a lot of older people in the city. Sometimes it seemed that this is a specialized resort for those over 60 ...

The figure of the Savior adorns the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1922)

A yacht port is now located near the historic peninsula

Revillagigedo Palace (1704-21)

On the left is a medieval fortress tower. The architects of the 18th century erected a copy of it and connected the two sides, resulting in a palace.

Monument to the hero of the war against the Moors, Don Pelayo (1891). It was Astruria that became the main center of resistance and the first region liberated from the Arabs. Don Pelayo first led the partisan movement, and eventually proclaimed an independent kingdom.

If you wish, you can see the Russian tricolor

And again Mayor Square, where the market was deployed that day. Now the merchants are already dismantling the tents. And the building in the center with the clock is the City Hall

Iglesia de San Juan

The inscription on the fence: "Democracy equals the dictatorship of capital." And the signature .. something about people's republic...

A woman walks around an empty beach with a metal detector

The bus station of the Alsa company, from which I left for another city on the Atlantic coast - Santander ...

Today Gijon is in the constellation largest cities on the Cantabrian coast. beautiful curve coastline allows you to admire the unique picture created by rocky cliffs and huge boulders, between which comfortable bays with cozy beaches nestled. Rough steep banks are the main attraction of the area in which Gijón is located.

Samo geographical position the city of Gijón contributes to the development of tourism. Only half an hour of driving on an amazing highway separates it from Ranon Airport. The central part of Gijon looks like a huge amphitheater. A couple of steps from the center of Gijón, there is an amazing beach with fine sand San Lorenzo. For those who do not want to relax on the central beach, the beaches of La Cagonera y La Nora, Serin, Penarrubia, El Rinconin, the restored El Arbeyal and Poniente, as well as small beaches hidden in the rocks, offer their services.

However, the city offers not only the opportunity to sunbathe beautifully. Here is the most beautiful bagpipe museum, the art center in the Revillagigedo Palace, Barjola (museum of modern art). Unforgettable impressions will be left by the pedestrian street allocated for trade, Corrida. Copyright www.site

The city has an interesting Railway Museum. It was opened in one of the most beautiful historical buildings. It was built in 1874 and was previously railway station, next to it, several old railway tracks have been preserved. The opening of the museum took place relatively recently, in 1998. The basis of its exposition is 140 old cars, locomotives and rail trains. In total, the museum has collected about a thousand exhibits, one way or another connected with the history of the development of the railway.

Guests of Gijon are introduced to the diversity of the inhabitants of the underwater world by the local aquarium, which was opened in 2006. The aquarium is a large educational center, in addition to the oceanarium itself, there are several educational rooms and museums within its walls. The center managed to recreate 60 unique aquatic ecosystems; it acquaints visitors with the characteristics of the inhabitants of various rivers and seas of the world. The center regularly holds interesting educational events, which will be interesting to visit not only for children, but also for adults.

The city has the only botanical garden in northern Spain, founded in 2003. Today, the garden occupies an area of about 16 hectares; it is available for visiting all year round. Thanks to the presence of special covered pavilions, visitors to the garden, even in winter, can admire the variety of rare plants and flowers, and also take part in various recreational activities. The botanical garden regularly hosts concerts, thematic conferences and various master classes.

On the territory of the city, you can see several unique ancient sights. The ruins of ancient Roman baths have been preserved here. The ancient complex miraculously managed to survive after more than 1,800 years. Today, visitors to the thermal baths can admire the skillful old mosaics, and also see the heating system developed by ancient engineers.

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