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Museum of Avilés Urban History

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Established
  
9 May 2013

Province
  
Asturias

Museum of Avilés Urban History

Location
  
35 La Ferrería St., Avilés, Asturias, Spain

Type
  
History museum, Historic site

Address
  
33402 Aviles, Asturias, Spain

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The Museum of Avilés Urban History (Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés in Spanish), is located in the medieval town center of Avilés, Asturias.

Contents

The museum follows the history of Avilés with the estuary as its main element.

Contents

The museum occupies three floors. The third floor is the starting point. Four big areas explore the history of the town, using interactive resources, original objects and replicas.

Third floor

This space tells the history of El fuero. Objects found during archaeological works are exhibited here. A sightseeing corner allows visitors to the old town (starting with its most ancient building, Padres Franciscanos Church) and its most modern building, Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre located on the estuary.

Second floor

This floor is dedicated to medieval times.

First floor

The first floor explores business with America and the arrival of industry.

'Antigua Escuela de Cerámica'

The former Ceramics school gives is part of the museum, offering a space for temporary exhibitions related to the history of the town.

Information

Multimedia areas allow visitors to discover the history of the town in Spanish, English and Braille).

References

Museum of Avilés Urban History Wikipedia