Oviedo, capital of the Asturias municipality, is located in the northern part of Spain. Known as the commercial centre of Asturias, it is home to a number of historical sites and hosts the Prince of Asturias Awards. The city has a total population of around 200,000 inhabitants.
The city has an ideal Mediterranean climate, characterised by unpredictable rains. Rains are common is almost every season but are less frequent during summer.
The city of Oviedo is believed to have been founded in 761 AD by the monks, Maximo and Fromestano. During the Spanish Civil War in 1936, the city was the centre of the Siege of Oviedo, making the city a location of great historical significance.
The city of Oviedo, with its rich architectural beauty, has inspired several philosophers and famous writers like Ramon Perez de Ayala and Dolores Medio.
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