Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre

The complex showcases his signature style—bold geometric shapes, sweeping curves, and a masterful use of light and open space. An unmissable destination for architecture enthusiasts and those seeking a distinctive cultural experience in northern Spain.

Centro Niemeyer is an architectural gem in Avilés. I highly recommend visiting if you’re interested in modern architecture and cultural spaces. It was designed by the legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and is the only building he created in Spain. The structure reflects his iconic style with bold forms, flowing curves and a sense of light and openness. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go inside because there was a private event that day, but on regular days you can visit the interior with a guided tour. A must-see for architecture lovers and anyone looking for a unique experience in northern Spain.

Modernist architecture with outdoor and indoor exhibitions and shows (€free and chargeable). Cafe. Restaurant (closed during my daytime visit). Toilets. I walked into the town after my visit via two footbridges over the river.

Lovely hidden place but the hours on google could be updated. Also - dogs/ pets cannot go inside and there’s a hook provided in front of the info centre but it’s on the straight sun and no water provided - I would get that done in the shade and with some water facility ;-)) The Goya exhibition was really nice, Tokyo blues …. Hmmm … also large part of complex could be used better ✌️✌️

A place that is worth a visit if you are interested in architecture. The guided tours (daily at 12:30 and 17:00) are a good option to visit the complex and have some information about the site architecture and the city. It lasts around 45 min. It is a good place to start a visit to Aviles as it is connected to the city centre (just 10 min. walk).

Really nice architecture, designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and his only work in Spain. The centre itself is very impressive from an architecture point of view but sadly since its opening it has been covered in scandals for its bad management and the bad use of public money by the former management. The restaurants in the space, specially in the tower were not very lucky either and the Tower is closed these days. These days there are some exhibitions but not to the level of the building. This is a good example of how just a good infrastructure without a good management doesn’t add much value.

What a great landmark! Glad I come here from Oviedo, look surreal! IG: postcardsfromkevin

Incredible experience visiting Avila and this center. The museum was spectacular and so intriguing. I was impressed by the architecture and design of the area. This day was quite cloudy and breezy, definitely worth visiting if you are near the area. Asturias is beautiful!