Hidden Secrets
La Foncalada
Oviedo, Spain
The Foncalada is a fountain of potable water located outside the city walls of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; it was built by king Alfonso III of Asturias in the 9th century. This building remains the only surviving civil architectural item for public use of the Early Middle Ages. Its name was given after the inscription in Latin: fontem calatam written on it. Built in Pre-Romanesque style, it has been included with other Asturian Pre-Romanesque sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List since 1998. It was originally placed near the city walls, next to an ancient Roman road. The decoration on top depicts the Victory Cross, symbol of Asturias.
- Category
- Hidden Secrets
- Location
- Oviedo, Spain
- Coordinates
- 43.36531, -5.84606
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q155414
What is La Foncalada?
La Foncalada is a Hidden Secrets place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Torre vieja de San Salvador de Oviedo, Fábrica de gas de Oviedo, Weapons factory, Oviedo, Hotel de la Reconquista.
Where is La Foncalada?
La Foncalada is in Oviedo, Spain. Coordinates: 43.36531, -5.84606.
How do I get to La Foncalada?
La Foncalada is at Oviedo, Spain (43.36531, -5.84606). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.