Gijón is a paradise for architecture buffs like me. There are heaps of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Modernista masterpieces dotted around.
I’ve indicated them as best I can with the yellow stars on this Google map.
My favourite building is Chalet de Ladislao Menendez in Plaza Europa.
It was designed in Modernista style by Manuel del Busto, a famous local architect.
Built in 1907 it could do with a bit of TLC.
If I had the money I’d love to buy it and do it myself.
Another favourite is at 43 Calle Cabrales.
It was designed in 1901 by Mariano Marin in an Art Nouveau style.
The ‘rejeria’, wrought iron work, is one of it’s finest features.
Marin was responsible for many other buildings in the town, all in a variety of styles.
Further down the same street at 43 Calle Cabrales is a nice Modernista number…
… which also houses the Tourist Information.
More beautiful iron work.
Nearby Plaza San Miguel has a few impressive piles.
As does Calle Jovellanos
Although I’m not that keen on Basílica-Santuario del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús at 6D Calle Jovellanos, although I haven’t been inside yet.
There are many other fine buildings dotted around town.
