The Óscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (popularly known as El Niemeyer) by the Brazilian architect Óscar Niemeyer is a a big cultural centre of international significance located in Avilés, Asturias (Spain). "An open square to the humankind, a place for education, culture and peace" according to the architect It is possible to see the complex from different places, even from the air. Its size and white and yellow colours highlight its location in the landscape of the town.