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'''Oviedo''' is the capital of [[Asturias]], in northwestern [[Spain]]. The city has 220,567 inhabitants (2016). | '''Oviedo''' 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 == | ||
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== 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] | ||
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[[Category:Spanish Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Spanish Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 10:19, April 8, 2017
Oviedo 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.
External links
Official website of the city of Oviedo