Oviedo is the capital of Asturias, with a population of 220,000. The city is full of statues. Use this guide to help you find them: https://guiadeasturias-com.translate.goog/lugar/ruta-oviedo-mas-escultural-32-figuras-te-dejaran-piedra-reto-una-foto-lugar/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
Start at the Catedral. You'll find "La Regenta," a statue that pays tribute to the Oviedo-inspired novel by Leopoldo Alas. The statue was installed in 1997.
Nearby is "The Return of Williams B. Arrensberg" in the Plaza de Porlier, installed in 1993.
Near the cider houses on C. Gascona, you'll find "Stew," a nod to all mothers for their patient work. It represents a woman in the kitchen and a girl who watches her attentively. This was installed in 2000.
"Gypsy," dated 2005, is nearby.
Statues of Asturcons by Manolo Valdes in Plaza de la Escandalera.
In the Campo de San Francisco, look for "Mafalda," a 6-year-old Argentinian comic character.
and "Maternity."
"Woody Allen" was dedicated to the American actor, screenwriter and director for his praise of the city of Oviedo during his visit in 2002. It's located at C. Milicias Nacionales.
"Vendedoras del Fontan" by Hevia Amado Gonzales in Plaza Daoiz y Vela.
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