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Street · Oviedo, Astúrias
Calle Gascona e Fuente de Foncalada
Rua of Oviedo's cider bars, known as the cider boulevard, which ends at the Foncalada fountain from the 9th century, considered the oldest civil monument in continuous use in Spain.
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About Calle Gascona e Fuente de Foncalada
Gascona Street is Oviedo's rua das sidrarias, known as the cider boulevard. Over a few pedestrian blocks there are cider houses with tables on the street, where waiters pour natural Asturian cider by raising the bottle above their heads and keeping the glass low to aerate the drink. The kitchens serve fabada, cachopo, Asturian cheeses and seafood.
At the end of the street is the Foncalada fountain, a potable water fountain from the time of the Kingdom of Asturias. Tradition attributes the work to King Afonso III, but studies of the inscriptions link it to the reign of Afonso II, in the first half of the 9th century. It was built beside an old Roman road, imitating Roman civic works.
It is the only example of a public-use building from the Early Middle Ages preserved in the city and is considered the oldest civil monument in continuous use in Spain. The fountain is small, with a basin and a stone façade bearing the cross and inscriptions. It is part of the pre-Romanesque Asturian ensemble inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1998.
At night the street fills with locals and visitors.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the meal.
Best time
At night, for the cider-bar crawl. The fountain can be seen at any time of day.
How to get there
It's in the center, about a 10-minute walk from the cathedral and the train station.
Tip
Order a bottle of cider to share: the waiter serves one pour at a time, which is drunk immediately in one go.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Calle Gascona e Fuente de Foncalada
What is the cider boulevard?
The rua Gascona, with cider bars in a row, where cider is poured from above.
What is the fonte de Foncalada?
A 9th-century water fountain from the Kingdom of Asturias, considered the oldest civil monument in continuous use in Spain.
Is the fonte de Foncalada a World Heritage Site?
Yes, it is part of the Asturian pre-Romanesque ensemble declared in 1998.