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

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. The equipment is specially designed to contextualize the chronology of events that have marked the development of the town at different times, with special emphasis on the period between the time King Alfonso VI obtained the charter in 1085 and the present day. The museum follows the history of Avilés, with the estuary as its main element.

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, ''

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'' 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. MuseoAviles1

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areas allow visitors to discover the history of the town in ''Spanish'', ''English'' and ''

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References

External links

Avilés Town Hall page
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