In this, it is probably difficult to believe, but only some 100 years ago at the very place where the modern city of Gihon is located today, there was a very tiny fishing village. Well, already modern travelers know more Khihon as an actively developing Spanish resort, as well as a cultural center of the country, in which there are many interesting objects of historical and architectural significance.
Also in the city there are ancient cult facilities, as well as museums, squares and parks, sports facilities and, in principle, a sufficient number of other interesting places. As a rule, tourists start their acquaintance with the city with its historical part, that is, with Simadeville. She is located in the fisherman-eyed village on the peninsula, in fact in half a separated port area.
The bulk of the local streets is still laid out by an old cobblestone. However, in recent years, many knowledge has been renovated here. Pay attention to the amazing sculpture of "Praise", which is located on the Santa Catalina Hill directly opposite the sea.
Its author is Eduardo Chillid and this sculpture is unconditionally considered a symbol of this part of the city. Also in Simadeville, you can visit the clock tower where the historical archive is now located. Then the tourists are very popular with Roman baths that are located in the old part of the city.
Also in Gijon you can visit one of its most interesting and well-known cultural centers. This is the so-called museum of the Asturias People, in which you can get acquainted with the culture and peculiarities of the life of the local population.
He is essentially an ethnographic museum and began his work in 1968, but during that time he managed to earn recognition not only from local residents, but also of course among numerous tourists. The museum has an unusual layout, since it is located in the park and consists of a few separately standing pavilions, each of which has its own unique collection.
Then the tourists who are interested in all sorts of excursions are worth visiting the Hovelianos Museum. The museum is a very beautiful building of the palace type, for many years belonging to the family of this famous Spanish writer.
The museum was opened back in 1971 and today it has already contained a large collection of various works of art, and in addition to this, there are various conferences, all sorts of concerts, well, and there are other city events.
Somewhere in the middle of the 20th century, the architect Ramon Ortis was created in the city, a landscaped park was created, which the author called in honor so beloved in the people of Queen Isabella Castilskaya. To date, this park takes almost 15 hectares. There is a lot of all sorts of funny attractions and bright flower beds, and all shady allys complement the decorations from picturesque sculptures. I especially like visitors a pretty pond, where the peacocks walk on the shores, and the ducks, geese and swans nest.
Also in Gichon there is its own aquarium. In general, in Spain, many similar type of structures, but it is precisely this unusual in that it is located right on the Beach of Pientate. It dwells almost four thousand different submarine residents, ranging from Odda and Penguins, and up to sharks.
And they all contain almost 50 tanks. Moreover, it is interesting - in this aquarium, more than 12 separate media of the dignity were restored, ranging from the waters of the Biscay Bay and ordinary Asturian rivers and up to the tropical oceans.
The lovers of architecture who are interested in the ancient monuments will undoubtedly be admired by the University of Gijon. It is generally considered the main architectural landmark of this city. This university was founded back in 1946, and at that time was intended directly for children from those families whose fathers worked at coal mines.
To date, this university has various faculties. Of course, tourists have the greatest interest in the architectural structure of an unusual form. The height of the main tower of this university is approximately 130 meters, and on a high bell tower there is an observation deck, from where you can admire the amazing views of the city and the surrounding area.
Gijon and lovers of historical monuments will also please. Here you can visit the Roman Ban Museum. In general, they began to build on this place in the first second century of our era, well, in the sixth century they were used as residential premises.
In this place, necropolis was organized in this place. Nowadays, very picturesque ruins are preserved here well, where you can see very unique frescoes. Also surprisingly well preserved to the present day and the heating system.
The stadium under the rank of "El Molinon" is one of the oldest current football stadiums of Spain. It is located on the banks of the Pyles River and was built in 1908, well, before that, there was an ordinary water mill. In the distant, already in 1960, a large-scale reconstruction was made at this stadium, and then for the first time in Spain, all the tribunes covered the visor.
Today, there are 30,000 people on the stands of the stadium, and it is a home arena for such a famous football club as "Sporting". However, in addition to football matches, there are quite a better speeches of various Spanish and foreign artists.