Elogio del Horizonte, Gijón

#15 among attractions in Gijón

Monuments and statues, Sculpture, View point

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Elogio del Horizonte (address: Parque del Cerro Santa Catalina) is a place located in Gijón (Asturias autonomous community) and belongs to the category of monuments and statues, sculpture, view point.

It is situated at an altitude of 66 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°32'57"N latitude and 5°39'47"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Elogio del Horizonte is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Instituto (bus, 10 min walk), Gijón/Xixón (train, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cimavilla (neighbourhood, 4 min walk), Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos (museum, 6 min walk), St. Peter's Church (church, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 43°32'57"N, 5°39'47"W

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Parque del Cerro Santa CatalinaGijon-Centro (Cimadevilla)Gijón 33201 Spain

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Elogio del Horizonte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias, Playa de San Lorenzo, Museo Barjola, Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos.

0.8 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias, Gijón
21 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Gijón, Spain, the Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias offers a unique journey through the history of railways. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich legacy of rail transportation in the Asturias region and beyond.
0.8 miSE
Beach
Playa de San Lorenzo, Gijón
20 min walk • The beach of San Lorenzo is located in the heart of Gijón. With a length of 1550 meters and shell-shaped, is one of the most emblematic beaches of the Principality of Asturias. It extends from stairway 0, located behind the Church of San Pedro, to...
~1790 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo Barjola, Gijón
9 min walk • The Juan Barjola Museum of Painting is a museum located in Gijon, principality of Asturias, Spain. The museum was inaugurated in 1988, after a donation by Juan Barjola of 104 works from the years 1950–1988. It is under the auspices of the Cultural Council of the Principality of Asturias.
~1140 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos, Gijón
6 min walk • The museum "Casa Natal de Jovellanos" is located in a palatial house in the Cimadevilla district of Gijón, in Asturias, Spain.
~760 ftS
Neighbourhood
Cimavilla, Gijón
4 min walk • Cimavilla is a neighbourhood of the municipality of Gijón, in Asturias, Spain. Its population was 2,811 in 2012. Cimavilla is the oldest part of the city, in it there are ruins of the old Roman settlement.
~1370 ftSE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Gijón
7 min walk • The church of San Pedro is a Catholic temple located in the city of Gijón, of which it is one of its most representative buildings. It is situated in Campo Valdés, at one end of the beach of San Lorenzo and at the foot of the Cimadevilla...
0.6 miS
43°32'28"N • 5°39'35"W
Centro comercial San Agustín, Gijón
15 min walk • Shopping, Shop, Shopping centre
1 miS
Memorial
Monumento a los caídos del cuartel del Simancas, Gijón
27 min walk • Simancas Barracks is the name of the barracks where the "Simancas" Mountain Infantry Regiment No. 40 was housed in the city of Gijón Spain. Its siege and final assault during the Spanish Civil War was one of the most notorious events of the...
0.5 miS
43°32'28"N • 5°39'46"W
Biblioteca Pública Jovellanos, Gijón
14 min walk • Library
0.8 miS
43°32'18"N • 5°39'54"W
Fuente de la Plaza Europa, Gijón
20 min walk • Bridge
0.7 miS
43°32'22"N • 5°39'28"W
Busto de Evaristo San Miguel, Gijón
19 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elogio del Horizonte?

Nearby attractions include Cimavilla, Gijón (4 min walk), Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos, Gijón (6 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Gijón (7 min walk), Museo Barjola, Gijón (9 min walk).

How to get to Elogio del Horizonte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elogio del Horizonte:

Bus

Instituto • Lines: L4 (10 min walk)
Fomentín • Lines: L6 (10 min walk)

Train

Gijón/Xixón (26 min walk)
Estación de Gijón/Xixón Sanz Crespo (26 min walk)