Oviedo

Oviedo (Asturian, Uviéu; Latin, Ovetus) is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain.

Feast and Traditions

The Festive Calendar:

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• Procesion of the Three Wise Men: The traditional retinue that accompanies the Three Wise Men of the East parade through the city and make their offering of the Child Jesus in the Cathedral Square.
• El Antroxu (Carnival):
• Feast of the Ascension:
• La Foguera de San Xuan (Saint John's Bonfire):
• La Balesquida or Martes del Bollu:
• The Feast of San Mateo:
• The Celebration of Disarmament's Day:

Gastronomy:

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• Fabada (Stew of beans, pork, etc.)
• Callos (Tripe)
• Carne gobernada (Meat cut into pieces prepared with onion, garlic and white wine.)
• Merluza a la sidra (Hake prepared in cider)
• Paxarines
• Carbayones: Typical cake of Oviedo
• Sidra (Cider): Asturian typical drink