Gijon Historic buildings + Shopping pictures

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.