Visit one of the most impressive medieval cities in Europe with a walled enclosure considered one of the best preserved in the world.
Ramparts
We will start from the San Vicente Gardens admiring the impressive towers and walls.
Basilica of San Vicente (Inside)
National Monument. It ended up being the most important temple of the medieval city of Avila. It is located in one of the places where more archaeological remains have been found in the city, which denotes the importance of the area for the various peoples and cultures that populated Avila.
Surprise yourself with its light and beauty as you enter its interior and discover all the secrets hidden within its walls.
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
First Gothic cathedral built in Spain. Its tall and solitary tower stands out, revealing the dual function of this great temple.
Polentinos Palace
The most beautiful example of Avila's palatial buildings of the 16th century. It was the former academy of quartermaster of the army and currently houses the General Military Archive of Avila, as well as a very interesting museum of the Army.
Santa Teresa's Birthplace Church
The Church of Santa Teresa is part of the convent of the Carmelite monks located in the same square.
We will know the figure of the most relevant and international woman of the city. An extraordinary character that influenció and transformed not only the Avila and Spain of the time, also crossed borders becoming one of the references of the Catholic Church.
Santa Teresa Square
We end the walk through the history and monuments of Avila in the center of the city, which was a meeting place for locals and visitors. In this beautiful square is the Church of San Pedro, another of the jewels of the Romanesque Abulense.