Spain Centro Niemeyer Avilés
The Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre, or Centro Niemeyer (Spanish: Centro Cultural Internacional Oscar Niemeyer, popularly known as el Niemeyer), is a cultural centre complex designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and an international project. The centre is located on the estuary of Avilés, Asturias, in northwest Spain.The Centro Niemeyer' was opened on March 26, 2011 after a three-year construction period and, at the request of the architect Oscar Niemeyer, should: "Be open for to everyone and be dedicated to culture, education and peace".
Its imposing size and its white, red and yellow exterior make it a highly visible landmark on the town's landscape.
Its imposing size and its white, red and yellow exterior make it a highly visible landmark on the town's landscape.
Photography Tips
After crossing the "Puent de San Sebastián" bridge, you can already take the first good overview shots.
A wide-angle lens (from 12 mm) opens up good opportunities to take more than just normal pictures.
It is also worth taking photos inside the dome.
A wide-angle lens (from 12 mm) opens up good opportunities to take more than just normal pictures.
It is also worth taking photos inside the dome.
Travel Information
There is a parking lot near the Oskar Niemeyer cultural center.
The center is also within easy walking distance from the city.
The center is also within easy walking distance from the city.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
07:19 - 21:22
| current local time: 23:54
Photo Themes
Centro Niemeyer
Puente de San Ssebastián
Locations
Avilés
Ria de Avilés
Island of Innovation
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