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Park · Oviedo, Astúrias
Campo de San Francisco
Oviedo's central park, on the site of the former kitchen garden of a Franciscan convent, with century-old trees, lakes and free-roaming peacocks, next to the Campoamor theatre, venue of the Prêmios Princesa das Astúrias.
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About Campo de San Francisco
The Campo de San Francisco is Oviedo's main central park. The name comes from the Franciscan convent that once stood there and whose kitchen garden became the park. It features century-old trees, shaded paths, lakes with ducks and swans, fountains and statues, and the free-roaming peacocks are one of its trademarks.
The Paseo de los Álamos, on the Uría Street side, is the busiest area and hosts fairs on some days of the week. The park also has bandstands, secluded benches and children's play areas.
Near the park is the Campoamor theatre, Oviedo's opera house, opened in 1892 and named after the Asturian poet Ramón de Campoamor. It is there that each year in October the Prêmios Princesa das Astúrias award ceremony takes place, bringing together personalities from several countries.
The park lies between the old town and the modern part of the city, a few minutes from the train station.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, on days without rain. In October, near the Prêmios Princesa das Astúrias ceremony, the area around the theatre gets busy.
How to get there
It's in central Oviedo, beside Uría street, about a 10-minute walk from the train station and the cathedral.
Tip
Look for the peacocks near the lakes: they roam freely through the park and are part of the scenery.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Campo de San Francisco
What to see in the Campo de San Francisco?
Centuries-old trees, lakes, fountains, the Álamos promenade and free-roaming peacocks.
Where are the Prêmios Princesa das Astúrias awarded?
At the teatro Campoamor, near the park, in October.
Is the park close to the center?
Yes, between the old town and rua Uría, a few minutes from the catedral de Oviedo and the station.