Gijon Historic buildings + People pictures

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Sun, sea and sports abound on Asturia’s favorite sandy beach, located in the heart of Gijón and overlooking the picturesque Bay of Gijón.

This grand Baroque structure, originally designed as a palace complex, is now a cultural center and an icon of the city.

Once a “university of labor,” this magnificent complex, a city within a city, now plays host to a range of artistic and cultural programs.

Get a sense of the rich culture in this historic center and make your way up the hill for a stunning vista of the bay.

Sun, sea and sports abound on Asturia’s favorite sandy beach, located in the heart of Gijón and overlooking the picturesque Bay of Gijón.

Stand at the core of this public sculpture to hear amplified sounds of the sea and stay to watch the sun go down.

Once a “university of labor,” this magnificent complex, a city within a city, now plays host to a range of artistic and cultural programs.

Once a “university of labor,” this magnificent complex, a city within a city, now plays host to a range of artistic and cultural programs.

Stand at the core of this public sculpture to hear amplified sounds of the sea and stay to watch the sun go down.

Expand your understanding of plant life at this serene and enriching botanical garden with educational displays and workshops. 

Sun, sea and sports abound on Asturia’s favorite sandy beach, located in the heart of Gijón and overlooking the picturesque Bay of Gijón.

Popular as a wedding destination, this 20th-century church is fitted with colorful stained-glass windows and provides unobstructed vistas of the beach and sea.

Stop by Gijón’s historic town square to take a leisurely stroll, relax with a coffee or meal and appreciate the traditional architecture. 

This grand Baroque structure, originally designed as a palace complex, is now a cultural center and an icon of the city.

Gijón’s popular city beach is an ideal setting for water sports, recreation and seaside relaxation all within easy access of urban amenities.

This grand Baroque structure, originally designed as a palace complex, is now a cultural center and an icon of the city.

This grand Baroque structure, originally designed as a palace complex, is now a cultural center and an icon of the city.