IGLESIAS Y PALACIOS

THE HOUSE OF THE RUA. (Rúa St.)
Built by the end of the 14th century. The entrance is a semicircular arch with the Rua and Cienfuegos ‘ coat of arms for decoration.

CHAPEL OF LA BALESQUIDA (Alfonso II Square)
In one corner of the square we can see the Chapel of la Balesquida, or Velasquita Giraldez, honoured in this place on account of her generous donations to the Brotherhood of Los Sastres (The Tailors), whose scissors still hang from the balcony.

SAN TIRSO. (Alfonso II Square)
By the Cathedral, we can find the Church of San Tirso el Real. It was a significant part of the primitive complex erected by Alfonso II, the Chaste. The temple underwent Oviedo’s fire in the year 1521, and as a result, all that remains is the front apron of the Major Chapel at Santa Ana’s street and the lower part of the tower. What can be seen there is a window with three hollows which was opened in the upper chamber of the old presbytery.