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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. There was first build a monastery in the year 757 by the same king.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Oviedo-Spain</ref> | 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> | ||
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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.
External links
Official website of the city of Oviedo