Complete Freetour of Avilés: Medieval, Baroque, and Modern

Explore the most important places in the town and discover from the hands of a local guide the corners with the most history and charm. From its recent industrial past to its origins a thousand years ago.

In the Middle Ages, the town experienced its moment of greatest splendor, but in the 17th century, a profound urban transformation of medieval walled Avilés took place. The center of power shifted, and the nobility and wealthy people ventured to build their homes outside the walled area as well. New streets were created, filled with stately buildings, forming the so-called Avilés Baroque expansion.

The arcaded street of Galiana will reveal some secrets to us, starting with the origin of its name. We will cross the Ferrera Park, the former private gardens of the Marquises of Ferrera, and continue along Rivero, the longest and busiest pedestrian street in the town.

We will delve into the moments when the nobility gave their greatest displays of power and connect with the more recent past, in which the rising bourgeoisie and the "Indianos" began to occupy an increasingly important place in Avilés.