Cathedral of San Salvador

This is an incredible building. As it has been in place for 1200 years there are a mixture of architectural styles. The square in which it is situated was set up for the yearly festival but is quite beautiful. It costs €8 to view the interior which we don’t have time to do but looks beautiful in photos.

It's a beautiful typical cathedral. It's clean and well preserved. A bit on the expensive side, I visited cathedrals more complex and bigger cheaper or for free. If you wanna go to the tower it becomes even more expensive. The cathedral has nice details of craftmanship; one does not need to be a religious person to admire it. Given the proximity to other buildings you have to walk a bit around to see it from diferent angles however the city it's beautiful so it's on the positive side.

The Cathedral of San Salvador is a must-see landmark in Oviedo. Its impressive Gothic architecture, elegant tower, and deep historical and religious significance make it a very interesting visit, especially the Holy Chamber (Cámara Santa). The interior is well preserved and offers a calm, reflective atmosphere. As a small drawback, some areas may feel a bit austere for visitors expecting a more ornate interior, and it can get quite busy during peak hours. Overall, it is a culturally rich and worthwhile stop that deserves a visit.

It is also known as Oviedo Cathedral. Established during the reign of Alfonso II el Casto, king of the Kingdom of Asturias, in the 9th century, the cathedral follows the Asturian Pre-Romanesque style, a distinctive architectural style that emerged in the region. Over the centuries, it underwent multiple expansions and reconstructions, resulting in a mix of architectural styles, with Gothic being the dominant style, alongside Romanesque, Baroque, and Renaissance elements. The cathedral's bell tower, reaching a height of 80 meters, is one of the key features of Gothic architecture. There is a saying, "He who does not visit Oviedo before going to Santiago is a fool," emphasizing the cathedral's deep connection to the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James), making it an important stop for many pilgrims. Inside, the cathedral houses the Cámara Santa (Holy Chamber), one of Spain's most important repositories for Christian relics. The chamber holds sacred relics, including the Cruz de la Victoria (Cross of the Victory), the Cruz de los Ángeles (Cross of the Angels), and the Santo Sudario (Holy Shroud). In addition to its religious significance, the cathedral also served as the royal mausoleum of the Kings of Asturias, further highlighting its importance in the history of the region.

Worth the visit Do not hesitate it is amazing The audio guide is great for once !!! It is on your phone and works better with the app which is easy to install

It was built in the 9th century to house important relics and treasures from the Asturian monarchy. The Oviedo Cathedral is special because it houses the Cámara Santa (Holy Chamber), a UNESCO World Heritage site containing some of Spain's most significant Christian relics, including the Holy Shroud of Oviedo and the Cross of the Angels and Cross of Victory, which are symbols of the city and the region, respectively. It is also the origin of the Camino Primitivo (Original Way) of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, was built on the site of a pre-Romanesque church, and features stunning Gothic architecture with an impressive altarpiece and royal tombs.

If you are interested in religious architecture or religious relics it is worth a visit. The gothic building is impressive and it has a small museum with catholic relics and objects. The visit is not going to take you more than an hour if you are interested in the subject. You can do the "Cultural visit" from Monday to Saturday from 10-13 & 16-19h. The ticket is 8€ per adult.Senior & students have a lower tariff.

Great value for 8 euros for admission, one of the most beautiful crosses I have ever seen! 😍👍🙏✝️

The cathedral in Oviedo is the main landmark of the entire city. Inside the church there is a vaulted space in which the twelve Apostles were carved, paired two by two, on the columns that support the arches. This same upper floor keeps The Cathedral Treasure, among them, the cross of angels, the Victory Cross (present on the regional flag), the Chest of Agates, Mozarabic style and the holy shroud. Today, bars and alarms protect this treasure after a robbery in bad faith, never better said, shocked the Asturian people in 1977. The pieces were recovered, although some, after the looting, suffered considerable damage and had to be rebuilt. In Oviedo, there's a saying that goes...."Whoever goes to Santiago and not to the Savior, visits the servant and leaves the master". This saying -very well-known in the Principality- refers to the Oviedo cathedral of San Salvador, a pilgrimage center on the Way to Santiago. There was a fee of 6-7 euros to get in.

The Cathedral de Oviedo was a high point while visiting the town of Oviedo. Construction started at the end of the 13th Century and finished in the second half of the 16th Century. It's a very interesting tour because of the rich history. The architecture is stunning and the statues are beautiful.

Catedral de Oviedo is a must see for any tourists visiting the Old Quarter (Casco Antiguo) in Oviedo. The Casco Antiguo is a pedestrians only neighborhood in Asturias that warrants AT LEAST a day to explore, dine and shop, especially on market days. Since the Cathedral is plunked down right in the middle of it all, its kind of hard to miss. It's a beautiful catholic church, even though it's missing a tower (I forget why they never finished it...) So from the outside it looks a little lopsided, but the inside is stunning. It is still a functioning church, so please keep that in mind. But you simply can't miss this beauty!