Avilés

Avilés is a post-industrial city in in northwest Spain. With a population of 76,000 in 2024, it's best known for the Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre and Palacio Valdés Theatre.

Arts center
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The is a cultural centre located in the city of , in Spain. It takes its name from its architect and designer, Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer.

Theater building
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The is located in , Principality of Asturias in Northern Spain. The building was designed by the architect Manuel del Busto at the beginnings of the 20th century.

Railway station
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Avilés station is the main station in , , . It is owned by Adif and operated by Renfe.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Piedrasblancas and Salinas.

is a town in near the north coast of Spain. With a population of 9200 in 2024, it was historically a mining district but is now mostly a commuter town for nearby cities.

Suburb
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is one of eight parishes in , a municipality within the province and autonomous community of , in northern . The population is 4,635.

Avilés

Latitude
43.5667° or 43° 34′ north
Longitude
-5.9333° or 5° 56′ west
Population
83,100
Elevation
28 metres (92 feet)
Open location code
8CMPH388+MM
Geo­Names ID
3129133
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