Universidad Laboral de Gijón

Universidad Laboral de Gijón/Xixón is part of the Tentative list of Spain in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Universidad Laboral de Gijón/Xixón is an extraordinarily large building complex built as a learning center for orphans during the Franco dictatorship. It was run by Catholic religious orders and meant to serve as a self-sufficient 'ideal city'.
Map of Universidad Laboral de Gijón
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Universidad Laboral de Gijón/Xixón
- Country
- Spain
- Added
- 2025
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Structure - Science and Education
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2025 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Universidad Laboral de Gijón/Xixón