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1. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-avila-spain15 Best Things to Do in Ávila (Spain) - The Crazy Tourist

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   Jan 26, 2020 · Discover the medieval charm and history of Ávila, a UNESCO-listed city with formidable walls and a connection to Saint Teresa. Explore its churches, palaces, museums and pilgrimage sites in this travel guide.

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   Situated 1132 metres (3714 feet) above sea level on a rocky outcrop on the right bank of the Adaja river, a tributary of the Duero, Ávila is the highest provincial capital in Spain. It is built on the flat summit of a rocky hill, which rises abruptly in the midst of a veritable wilderness; a brown, arid, treeless table-land, strewn with ...

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4. www.spain.info › en › destinationTourism in Ávila. What to see | spain.info

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   What to visit. Select from the list or hover over the map to find out about points of interest. Convent of Santa Teresa. Ávila Cathedral. Ávila city walls. Avila Provincial Museum. Museum of the Encarnación Monastery. Santo Tomé el Viejo Church.

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5. www.planetware.com › tourist-attractions- › avila-e11 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Ávila - PlanetWare

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   • Murallas (Town Walls) The ancient walls, which still enclose the Ciudad Vieja (Old Town) of Ávila, are the best preserved in Spain. After the Christian Reconquest of Ávila, the ramparts became an important line of defense against the Moors.
   • Basilica de San Vicente. Outside the town walls beyond the Puerta de San Vicente, the Basilica of San Vicente stands on the spot where Saint Vincent is believed to have been martyred in AD 300.
   • Convento de Santa Teresa de Jesús. Opposite the Puerta de La Santa, the Convento de Santa Teresa de Jesús stands on the site of Santa Teresa's birthplace.
   • Real Monasterio de Santo Tomás. The Dominican monastery of Santo Tomás lies outside the town walls in a peaceful setting. With an endowment from the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, the Royal Monastery of Saint Thomas was founded in 1483 by María Dávila and Tomás de Torquemada, the first Grand Inquisitor of Spain.

6. www.avilaturismo.com › enOfficial Tourism Page of Ávila

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   Visit all the tourist offer of Ávila at a reduced price for 48 hours. You can visit: Wall of Ávila, Cathedral of El Salvador, Royal Monastery of Santo Tomás, Monastery of La Encarnación, Basilica of San Vicente, Museum of Santa Teresa, Museum of Ávila, Mystic Interpretation Center, Superunda Palace …. More information.

7. www.spainthisway.com › places › avilaVisit Avila, Spain; famous for its immense medieval walls

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   Avila is famous for its incredible medieval walls. These are the largest fully illuminated monument in the world! Travel guide to Avila with places to visit and things to do.

8. www.lonelyplanet.com › spain › castilla-y-leonÁvila travel - Lonely Planet | Spain, Europe

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   Discover Ávila, one of the best-preserved medieval bastions in Spain, with its imposing city walls, churches and palaces. Learn about its history, culture and attractions, and plan your trip with a local expert.

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   What is Avila famous for?

   • One of the most visible landmarks in Avila, the cathedral is integrated into the ancient town wall. Construction of the cathedral was begun in 1091 in Romanesque style, but the building wasn't completed until the 14th century and the dominant architectural style is Gothic. The enormous granite structure has a fortress-like aspect.

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   Is Avila a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • Avila is said to be the most 16th century town in Spain and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cathedral of Avila is built into the city walls. It was never finished and has a tower missing. The oldest parts of the cathedral served both as fortress and church. Inside are Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance details.

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   What to do in Avila?

   • The Basilica de San Vincente is another attractive church in Avila. It is built on the site where St Vincent was tortured and executed. Legend has it that a rich Jew who was mocking St Vincent after his death was almost suffocated to death by a serpent. He repented, converted to Christianity and built the church on the same site.

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   What to do in Avila & Segovia?

   • The Sierre de Gredos, a beautiful mountain range, is close to Avila. The magnificent monastery-palace complex of El Escorial should not be missed if you are in the area. Segovia has an incredible Roman aquaduct, an alcazar and a large Gothic cathedral - another city not to be missed.

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