Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Oviedo, Spain

The Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Oviedo, Spain, has a history dating back to 862, when King Alfonso III the Great built an altar dedicated to St. John the Baptist near his palace. This site was donated to the church nine years later by King Alfonso VI, and a hospital for the poor was established within its walls. The original church is no longer in existence, but the location has remained important to the community. A new church was built in 1912, following designs by architect Luis Bellido, and it was completed in 1915.

Today, the Basilica remains an integral part of Oviedo's past, and it can be easily accessed by road via the A-66 and A-8, which connect Oviedo to the rest of Asturias and Spain. The basilica is approximately 35 kilometers from Gijón Bus Station, 121 kilometers from León, and 28 kilometers from Avilés, with frequent regional and national bus services stopping in the city.

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