La Foncalada, Oviedo

Name: La Foncalada
Address: Calle Foncalada, Esquina Con Calle Gascona, Oviedo, 33002, Spain

#22 among attractions in Oviedo

Unesco, Pre-romanesque architecture, Historical place

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The Foncalada is a fountain of potable water located outside the city walls of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; it was built by king Alfonso III of Asturias in the 9th century. This building remains the only surviving civil architectural item for public use of the Early Middle Ages. Its name was given after the inscription in Latin: fontem calatam written on it. Built in Pre-Romanesque style, it has been included with other Asturian Pre-Romanesque sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List since 1998. ()

Local name: Foncalada Unesco: from 1998Architectural style: Pre-romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°21'55"N, 5°50'46"W

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Calle Foncalada, Esquina Con Calle GasconaOviedo 33002 Spain

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La Foncalada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oviedo Cathedral, Museo Arqueológico de Asturias, Plaza de la Escandalera, Camposagrado Palace.

~1210 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Oviedo Cathedral, Oviedo
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~1330 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo Arqueológico de Asturias, Oviedo
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~1260 ftS
Park
Plaza de la Escandalera, Oviedo
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~1010 ftS
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Camposagrado Palace, Oviedo
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~1310 ftW
Church, Spiritual, Eclectic architecture
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~1130 ftS
Museum, Church
Capilla de la Balesquida, Oviedo
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~1300 ftSE
Pre-romanesque architecture, Church
San Tirso, Oviedo
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~1240 ftSE
Church
Santa María de la Corte, Oviedo
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~1180 ftSE
Monastery
Monastery of San Vicente de Oviedo, Oviedo
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~1300 ftSE
Library
Archaeological Museum of Asturias' Library, Oviedo
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~1120 ftSE
Monastery
Monastery of Saint Pelagius, Oviedo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is La Foncalada open?

La Foncalada is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to La Foncalada?

Nearby attractions include Portada antiguo convento de Santa Clara, Oviedo (4 min walk), enamorados, Oviedo (4 min walk), Monumento a la Concordia, Oviedo (5 min walk), Roble, Oviedo (5 min walk).

How to get to La Foncalada by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Foncalada:

Bus

Foncalada I • Lines: B1, Búho1 (N1), D2, E2 (2 min walk)
Foncalada II • Lines: B1, Búho1 (N1), D2, E1, E2 (2 min walk)

Train

Oviedo (12 min walk)
Estacion Llamaquique (19 min walk)