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Museum · Oviedo, Astúrias
Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias
Main art museum of the Astúrias, opened in 1980 in three historic buildings near the cathedral, with works by El Greco, Goya, Ribera, Picasso and Asturian painters.
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About Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias
The Museu de Belas Artes das Astúrias is the most important art museum in the region. It was inaugurated on 19 May 1980 and occupies three historic buildings in Oviedo's old centre, between the streets da Rúa and Santa Ana, a few steps from the cathedral: the Palacio de Velarde, the Casa de Oviedo-Portal and the extension in the Casa de Solís-Carbajal.
The collection has about 15,000 items, including painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and decorative arts. Highlights include works by El Greco, such as the apostolado, by José de Ribera, by Francisco de Goya, by Juan Carreño de Miranda (a painter born in the Astúrias), Flemish and Italian altarpieces, and works by Pablo Picasso and María Blanchard.
The museum also has a large section of Asturian art from the 19th and 20th centuries, featuring painters and sculptors from the region, and an area of contemporary art.
The visit can be long; it's worth choosing the rooms to focus on.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2 hours.
Best time
In the morning or afternoon during opening hours; check before you go. It's a good option for rainy days.
How to get there
It is between the streets da Rúa and Santa Ana, in the old centre, a 2-minute walk from the cathedral.
Tip
Look for El Greco's apostolado, one of the museum's highlights, and the portraits by Carreño de Miranda, an Asturian court painter.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias
What to see at the Museu de Belas Artes das Astúrias?
Works by El Greco, Ribera, Goya, Carreño de Miranda, Picasso, Flemish and Italian altarpieces, and Asturian art.
Where is the museum?
In the old town of Oviedo, next to the catedral de Oviedo, housed in three historic buildings.
How much time should I allow for the museum?
About 1.5 to 2 hours.