Oviedo: Guided tour to the Cathedral with tickets

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ID: GYG573758-978926
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Country: Spain

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Oviedo Cathedral is the great jewel of Asturian Gothic architecture. Discover the secrets and relics of its Holy Chamber, the stories of thousands of pilgrims behind its walls.
Oviedo Cathedral is the core of the city's historic centre and the start of all its paths. Inside, we will take a look back over eight centuries of Asturian history.

We will meet at the door of the temple to enter the Central Nave, whose stained glass windows had to be restored on several occasions. Today, its north rose window is still preserved.

The rest tell many of the legends of the Asturian Kingdom and give a very peculiar colour to the interior. They also lead us to the High Altarpiece.

You will pass through the beautiful and peaceful Cloister before heading to the Pilgrims' Cemetery. It is located in a small garden in the crypt of Santa Leocadia.

You will also visit the Chapter House, which was the seat of the former General Assembly of the Principality and, from the Pilgrims' Cemetery, you will reach the Holy Chamber, a World Heritage Site.

Here relics from the Holy Land are kept, as well as the Victoria Cross, with which Don Pelayo led his troops to victory in the Battle of Covadonga. You will see the Holy Shroud, the Cross of the Angels and the Box of Agates.

The monument is also the origin of the Primitive Way since the time of Alfonso II the Chaste, which is why Oviedo Cathedral came to be considered the starting point for many pilgrims.

On leaving its interior, we will stop next to the portico. This is directly related to the towers that had been planned, of which only one ended up seeing the light of day.

We will learn its secrets and curiosities, as well as how it resisted fires, looting and the Spanish Civil War. Find out all about it on this interesting visit!

Highlights

  • Discover the jewel of Asturian Gothic architecture
  • Feel like a pilgrim at the beginning of the primitive way
  • Discover the secrets and relics of its Holy Chamber

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

At the main door of the Cathedral
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.