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Santa Catalina Hill
NatureVisit: ~60 min
Green hill at the northern end of the Cimadevilla district, overlooking San Lorenzo Bay and the Cantabrian Sea. On its summit stands Elogio del Horizonte (Praise of the Horizon), a large concrete sculpture by Eduardo Chillida unveiled in 1990. It is Gijón's most popular viewpoint, and you can also see remains of old defensive fortifications, as well as the beach and the city from above.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Santa Catalina Hill: 2 missions
- Look at San Lorenzo Bay from aboveFind a spot with open views and pick out San Lorenzo beach and the old town from above.
- Walk around Chillida's Elogio del HorizonteClimb to the concrete sculpture, walk around it and look at the sea through its curved forms.
Near Santa Catalina Hill
Elogio del Horizonte102 m awayCimavilla196 m awayJovellanos Birthplace House254 m awayCuesta del Cholo276 m awayClock Tower289 m awayChurch of San Pedro327 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Santa Catalina Hill?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Santa Catalina Hill?
Look at San Lorenzo Bay from above and Walk around Chillida's Elogio del Horizonte.
What is there to see near Santa Catalina Hill?
Elogio del Horizonte (102 m), Cimavilla (196 m) and Jovellanos Birthplace House (254 m).
Source: Wanloria