Temple Summer in Oviedo
The Global Good Program
From the prehistoric cave paintings of Altamira to the postmodern Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, discover the unique cultural heritage of Northern Spain while completing your Intellectual Heritage II requirement. Based in Oviedo, a city with a distinct architectural tradition, the Global Good program offers rich learning experiences amid the natural beauty and temperate climate of this region. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites—including Oviedo Cathedral, alongside ancient Roman sites, Romanesque masterpieces, and the modernist extravagance of Antoni Gaudí’s “Capricho” as we travel between the coast and the mountains on excursions. Sample local seafood, celebrated cheeses, and Asturian cider before setting out for scenic beaches and the impressive alpine scenery of the Picos de Europa. Opportunities for hiking, biking, and swimming abound; you may even wish to walk part of the famed “Camino de Santiago,” the Way of St. James, a pilgrimage route that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago in neighboring Galicia. An extensive public transportation network links Oviedo to surrounding destinations, and to Leon, Valladolid, and Madrid via high-speed rail.