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Oviedo
Capital of Asturias and the birthplace of the Way of St. James. Oviedo is the starting point of the Primitive Way, the original route. Its Cathedral and pre-Romanesque art are must-see attractions.
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Oviedo, the elegant capital of the Principality of Asturias, proudly bears the title of birthplace of the Way of St. James. It was here that King Alfonso II the Chaste, in the 9th century, embarked on the first documented pilgrimage to the newly discovered tomb of the Apostle, thus inaugurating the Primitive Route. For the pilgrim, Oviedo is not just a starting point but a sanctuary in itself. Its Cathedral of St. Salvador is an unmissable visit, whose motto reads: "Who goes to Santiago and does not go to the Savior, visits the servant and forgets the Lord", due to the important relics it holds in its Santa Chamber, such as the Holy Sudarium. The city is an outdoor museum of Pre-Romanesque Asturian art, a World Heritage Site, with jewels like Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo. The old town, with its squares, the Fontán market, and lively sidrerías on Gascona Street, offers a cozy atmosphere and all necessary services for starting the adventure. Starting the Primitive Route in Oviedo is connecting with the deepest roots of Jacobean pilgrimage.
Last updated: 21/08/2025
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Accommodations in Oviedo
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Aparthotel Campus
Barceló Oviedo Cervantes
Eurostars Hotel de La Reconquista
AC Hotel Oviedo Forum
Eurostars Palacio de Cristal
Hotel Fruela
Hotel NH Oviedo Principado
Hotel Silken Monumental Naranco
Campoamor Hotel
Gran Hotel España
Hotel Castro Real
Hotel Exe Oviedo Centro
Hotel Vetusta
Oviedo Pilgrim's Hostel
Hotel Santa Clara
ibis Oviedo
Hotel Duerming Longoria Plaza
Nap Oviedo
Hotel Alda Estación Oviedo
Hotel City Express Covadonga
Intergenerational Center Ovida
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