Things to do in Gijon, Asturias: The Best Monuments & Statues

July 2, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

This port city of about 275,000 on Spain’s north coast began 3,000 years ago as a fishing village. Today it’s a departure point for regional cruises, making it busy in summer (and making us wonder what those ancient fisherman would have thought of cruise ships). The original village, Cimadevilla, with its narrow, cobblestone streets, draws many tourists, and Cerro de Santa Catalina park at the tip of Cimadevilla’s peninsula provides great coastal views.
Restaurants in Gijon

1. Genesis

Paseo Begona, 33201, Gijon Spain
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Genesis

2. Escultura Solidaridad

Trav. de las Mimosas, 48, 33203, Gijon Spain
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Escultura Solidaridad

3. Monumento a la Madre del emigrante

Paseo del Rinconin, Gijon Spain http://www.gijon.es/directorios/show/930-monumento-a-la-madre-del-emigrante
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Monumento a la Madre del emigrante

Reviewed By TimDore - Marana, United States

This beautiful statue is in honor of the Mothers of the Asturians that emigrated to find a land with more opportunity. The Mother is saying goodbye to her children with the wave of her hand. The look on her face is haunting in that it is despair, fear and loneliness yet hope for a bright future. The statue is by Ramón Muriedas and was placed there in 1970. If you arrive in Gijon via cruise ship it is about a 4 mile walk to the park, but taxis are plentiful and this park might be included in a shore excursion.

4. Arbol De La Sidra

Calle Claudio Alvargonzalez 2, 33201, Gijon Spain
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Arbol De La Sidra

5. Estatua de Pelayo

Plaza del Marques, 1, 33201, 33201, Gijon Spain http://www.gijon.es/directorios/show/935-monumento-a-pelayo
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Estatua de Pelayo

6. Siluetas de Don Quijote & Sancho Panza

Avenida Anselmo Solar, Gijon Spain
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Siluetas de Don Quijote & Sancho Panza

7. Evocacion

Paseo de Begona, Gijon Spain
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Evocacion

8. Escultura Nina Dibujando en la Arena

Avenida Del Molinon Parque De Isabel La Católica, 33203, Gijon Spain
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Escultura Nina Dibujando en la Arena

9. Monument to Claudio Alvargonzalez

Calle Artilleria, 2, 33201, 33201, Gijon Spain http://www.esculturaurbana.com/paginas/ponm002.htm
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Monument to Claudio Alvargonzalez

10. Paisaje Germinador

Camino San Lorenzo Parque de San Lorenzo, 33203, Gijon Spain
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