Oviedo inspired the fictional city of Vetusta in Leopoldo Alas' La Regenta. Other Spanish writers were inspired by the city, including Ramón Pérez de Ayala in Tigre Juan and Dolores Medio in her novel Nosotros los Rivero.
Oviedo was featured prominently in Woody Allen's movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Museums in Oviedo:
Archaeological Museum of Asturias
Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias
Camara Santa within the Cathedral
Diocesan Museum
Tabularium Artis Asturiensis
Center for the reception and understanding of Preromanesque Art
(future) Museum of the Militar Technology and Industry
List of Museums
Other cultural centres in Oviedo:
Campoamor Theatre
Filarmónica Theatre
Prince Felipe Auditorium
Princess Letizia Congress Palace
Cultural Institutions: Orquesta Sinfonica del Principado de Asturias is the premier orchestra of the Principality of Asturias. This full-time symphony orchestra performs wide range of repertoire with world class soloists and conductors. It is based in the Auditorio Principe Felipe in Oviedo, but also performs in the main concert venues in Gijón and Avilés. Internationally recognized and one of the best orchestras in Spain, it is committed to adventurous programing with strong emphasis on education and community partnerships. Rossen Milanov is the Music Director.
Oviedo also hosts the annual Prince of Asturias Awards. This prestigious event, held in the city's Campoamor Theatre, recognizes international achievement in eight categories. Award winners in 2007 include Bob Dylan in the category of Arts and Al Gore in the category of International Cooperation.
Oviedo University's international campus attracts many foreign scholars from all over the globe
