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Free Tour through the Baroque Ensanche of Aviles
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ANA MARIA GONZALEZ MIELGO
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Plaza de Carlos Lobo
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
In the 17th century, a profound urban transformation of the medieval walled city of Avilés took place. The nobility and wealthy people ventured to build their homes outside the walled area. New streets were generated, creating the so-called Avilesian baroque expansion.
During this walk through the historic center of Avilés we will visit both its oldest streets and the baroque expansion. The porticoed street of Galiana will reveal some secrets starting with the origin of its name. We will cross the Ferrera Park, former private gardens of the Marquises of Ferrera and continue along Rivero, the longest and busiest pedestrian street of the town. We will contemplate emblematic buildings such as the parish church of San Nicolás de Bari and the medieval church of the Franciscan Fathers. Of later construction, we will see the house of Indianos de Arias de La Noceda and the Palacio Valdés theater.
We will enter one of the moments of greatest splendor of the town, when the nobility gave its greatest signs of power and connect with the more recent past, in which the booming bourgeoisie and the Indianos begin to occupy an increasingly important place in Aviles.
During this walk through the historic center of Avilés we will visit both its oldest streets and the baroque expansion. The porticoed street of Galiana will reveal some secrets starting with the origin of its name. We will cross the Ferrera Park, former private gardens of the Marquises of Ferrera and continue along Rivero, the longest and busiest pedestrian street of the town. We will contemplate emblematic buildings such as the parish church of San Nicolás de Bari and the medieval church of the Franciscan Fathers. Of later construction, we will see the house of Indianos de Arias de La Noceda and the Palacio Valdés theater.
We will enter one of the moments of greatest splendor of the town, when the nobility gave its greatest signs of power and connect with the more recent past, in which the booming bourgeoisie and the Indianos begin to occupy an increasingly important place in Aviles.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 4 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Guía oficial en español
Our Guides
Ana
On arrival
We will meet at the side of the San Antonio de Padua Church.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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