Gijon was conquered by Augustus himself about the year 19 BC. There are some remains left, like a wall and the thermae. Cimadevilla - Gijon's oldest district- is built where the roman settlement stood, so most of the remains must be kept buried under it.

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A: Church of San Pedro square of Gijon

by José Ignacio Terán, 60 meters away

B: Plaza Mayor, Gijón

by Inaki Rezola, 90 meters away

Plaza Mayor This 'Main Square' hosts Gijón's Town Hall (built in 1865). It lies nearby the Plaza del ...

C: Plaza Mayor, Gijón

by Inaki Rezola, 90 meters away

Plaza Mayor This 'Main Square' hosts Gijón's Town Hall (built in 1865). It lies nearby the Plaza del ...

D: Jovellanos square of Gijon

by José Ignacio Terán, 110 meters away

E: Church of San Pedro of Gijon

by José Ignacio Terán, 110 meters away

F: the house of Jovellanos of Gijon

by José Ignacio Terán, 120 meters away

G: House of Jovellanos of Gijon

by José Ignacio Terán, 130 meters away

H: Hall House of Jovellanos of Gijon

by José Ignacio Terán, 130 meters away

I: Museum house of jovellanos of gijon

by José Ignacio Terán, 130 meters away

J: The Clock Tower, Gijon

by Inaki Rezola, 140 meters away

The Clock Tower The original tower was built in the XVIth century. It has served as Town Hall and pri...

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