Avilés

The Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre, or Centro Niemeyer (Spanish: Centro Cultural Internacional Oscar Niemeyer, popularly known as el Niemeyer), is a cultural centre complex designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and an international project. The centre is located on the estuary of Avilés, Asturias, in northwest Spain. It was inaugurated on 26 March 2011. Its imposing size and its white, red and yellow exterior make it a highly visible landmark on the town's landscape.

The Palacio Valdés Theatre is located in Avilés, Principality of Asturias in Northern Spain. The building was designed by the architect Manuel del Busto at the beginnings of the 20th century. This architect planned a theatre in Neobaroque style with longitudinal layout, in parallel to the front façade because of the technical problems related to the chosen location. The 'First Stone' solemn act took place on 5 August 1900. Clarín, the famous writer was one of the most important people who attended that event. Mainly because of economical problems, the works had to stop several times so that the building was not finished until 20 years later. The inauguration act took place in 1920, when the building received the name of the famous writer Armando Palacio Valdés, "hijo adoptivo" of the town, who attended the first performance. The theatre was opened between 1920 and 1972, with all sort of performances. It was also used as a cinema. It was closed from 1972 until 1992. Once restored, it started a second, successful life. On 28 December 1982 it was declared "Bien de Interés Cultural", in the "Monument" category.At present, it is part of the "La red nacional de teatros".

San Antonio de Padua is a Romanesque-style Franciscan church in Avilés, community of Asturias, Spain. The church has chapels added later to church.

The Port of Avilés is a port facility in the town of Avilés in Asturias, Spain. It handles bulk, breakbulk, liquid bulk and has facilities for fishing and leisure craft.

San Sebastián is one of seven parishes (administrative divisions) in Morcín, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Valliniello, also known as Navarro and officially named as Valliniello / Navarro, is one of six parishes (administrative divisions) in Avilés, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. It is 8.36 km2 (3.23 sq mi) in size with a population of 1,147 (INE 2011).

Camposagrado Palace is a baroque-style palace located in Avilés in Asturias, Spain. It was constructed on the site of a medieval building and used by the family of the Marquises of Camposagrado until the nineteenth century when it became a military barracks. In the twentieth century, the property was partially used for commercial purposes, but after acquisition and restoration by the City Council of Avilés, it became the School of Art for the Principality of Asturias.

The Llano Ponte Palace (also known as Casa-Palacio de García-Pumarino) is located on the corner of the Spanish Square, in the city of Avilés in Asturias, Spain. The property served as a private home until the 20th century when it became a school, a convent, and finally a theater. It is part of the historic preservation district of Avilés.

The Ferrera Palace (Palacio de Ferrera) is a palace located in the municipality of Avilés, Asturias, Spain. It is one of the oldest Baroque buildings in the province. Since its construction until 1974, it served as the residence of the Marquis and his close relatives, besides being chosen by the Spanish royal family when arriving in the area as a guesthouse. In 2003 the building underwent significant renovation and was converted into a five-star hotel by hotel chain NH Hoteles.

The Maqua Palace (Palacio de Maqua) is located in the town of Aviles, Asturias, Spain. The palace was built during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries for the Maqua family. It has three floors; the highlight being the third floor balconies. The palace was restored between 1983 and 1997 and was declared a culturally important monument on 3 October 1991. In 2006, the façade was restored and renovated for use as municipal offices.

Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Cantorbery (Avilés) is a church in Asturias, Spain.

Balsera Palace or Sendón is located in the town of Avilés in Asturias, Spain. Formerly a private residence, it now houses the Julián Orbón Municipal Conservatory of Music.The palace was built in the early twentieth century, in 1909, by the Pontevedran architect Antonio Palacios for Victoriano Fernández Balsera, a wealthy merchant from Avilés. The building is in the Art Nouveau style popular at the time in Catalonia. One of the outstanding interior features is the V-shaped staircase opening toward the first floor. The flat roof and tower balcony afford a view of the historic city below. Originally it had massive gardens on the scale of Versailles, but only a fragment of them remains. It is profusely decorated and the interior is kept in perfect condition. The building was purchased by the city in 1982 and the interior was renovated in 1984 and 1997 keeping its original layout and configuration. Between 2011 and 2012, the exterior façades were restored to address the continuing deterioration from pollution and environmental conditions and the interior was repainted.It was declared a Culturally important monument on 3 October 1991.