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| − | '''Oviedo''' is the capital of [[Asturias]], in northwestern [[Spain]]. The city has 220,567 inhabitants (2016). | + | '''Oviedo''' (Asturian: ''Uviéu'') is the capital of [[Asturias]], in northwestern [[Spain]]. The city has 220,567 inhabitants (2016). |
| − | Oviedo was founded by Fruela I, king of Asturias, on November 25, 761. | + | Oviedo was founded by Fruela I, king of Asturias, on November 25, 761. There was first build a monastery in the year 757 by the same king.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Oviedo-Spain</ref> |
== Sports == | == Sports == | ||
The city is the home of the former [[Spanish Primera|Primera Division]] soccer team Real Oviedo, currently playing in the Segunda División A. | The city is the home of the former [[Spanish Primera|Primera Division]] soccer team Real Oviedo, currently playing in the Segunda División A. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | [http://www.oviedo.es Official website of the city of Oviedo] | + | * [http://www.oviedo.es Official website of the city of Oviedo] |
[[Category:Spanish Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Spanish Cities and Towns]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:18, August 2, 2017
Oviedo (Asturian: Uviéu) is the capital of Asturias, in northwestern Spain. The city has 220,567 inhabitants (2016).
Oviedo was founded by Fruela I, king of Asturias, on November 25, 761. There was first build a monastery in the year 757 by the same king.[1]
Sports
The city is the home of the former Primera Division soccer team Real Oviedo, currently playing in the Segunda División A.