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Places of interest

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El Gran Casino
One of the city’s most emblematic buildings and once home to a variety of parties for the aristocracy this casino, built in the 19th century on the beach of El Sardinero in the Plaza de Italia has had an interesting history. Today’s structure was erected in 1916 but remained closed for many years after the Spanish civil war. It was restored in the 70’s but still conserves some of its neo-classic origins with just a hint of modernism.
Iglesia Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Originally home to the monks it passed on as a place of worship and cathedral in the 18th century. This building, which is built in the form of three ships, hence the three distinctly designed domes, now holds the Mausoleum of Menendez Pelayo.
Mercado del Este
With the oncoming pressure of the rise of the city and its commercial progress at the end of the 19th century, Don Antonio Zabaleta was enlisted to design a new style of market place which could be run and controlled in a orderly manner. By doing so, Mr Zabaleta designed a city within the city, which became, more or less as we have become to know it today as a shopping centre. Stalls and “streets” layed out in such a way that business could be done in a more efficient manner.
Palacio de la Magdalena
For years the Royal residency, this palace built with a strong French and English influence is the work of the architects Riancho and Bringas. Situated in one of the more beautiful parts of the city it is now home to the famous summer courses run by the University Menendez Pelayo. The palaces park is the most famous and emblematic of the city.
Plaza Porticada
During the last remodel of the square, otherwise known as Plaza de Velarde, remains of the ancient medieval city walls where found. However this square, built after the fire that destroyed most of the city, is more famous as the scene of the International Festival Of Music.

El Gran Casino
Iglesia Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Mercado del Este
Palacio de la Magdalena
Plaza Porticada