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castellano
- Traditional name Cangues d'Onis.
- Population of 6.572.
- First capital of Christian Spain and capital of the Kingdom of Asturias from 722-779.
- Near the
Picos de Europa mountain area.
- 70 km east of Oviedo and 10 km from Covadonga.
- Located in a valley between the Rio Sella & Rio Gueña.
- Interesting Sites:
- Roman Bridge: beautiful medieval bridge built in the 13th century with 3 arches,
including a large central arch in which hangs La Cruz de la Victoria, an important
symbol of the Christian Reconquest.
- Capilla de Santa Cruz: built in 5th century, rebuilt in 15th century. Built over a dolmen.
- Cueva del Buxu (cave- just a few km from the center of town) a valuable series of
paintings from the paleolithic era (18,000 years old).
- Nearby there are two beautiful glacial lakes: Lago Enol and Lago de la Ercina.
- Cusine:
- fish: trout, salmon.
- vegetables: fabes, corn, potatoes.
- dishes: fabada, pote asturiano.
- cheese: Cabrales, Beyos, Gamonedo.
- More Photos: Panoramic View, Town Centre, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Downtown.
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