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Avila Tourist Attractions and Avila Sightseeing
(Avila, Spain)



Avila's architecture, streets and attractions have received many historical and cultural influences over the centuries. There are a wide range of sights and tourist attractions in Avila that will appeal to a variety of people.

Avila Tourist Attractions: Avila Guided Tours - Avila, Spain
Guided tours of the city are available in Spanish and these take place at the weekend, by Avila Monumental. The tourist information office has detailed information on these guided tours.




Avila Tourist Attractions: Las Murallas (The City Walls) - Avila, Spain
Built between the 11th and 12th century, Avila's Las Murallas still surround the city. The walls are over 2 km / 1.5 miles long, averaging 12 metres / 40 feet in height and are interspersed with 88 cubos (cylindrical towers). There are also nine gates, formed by two towers, which are each over 20 metres / 66 feet high and linked by an arch. The most imposing of these gateways, the Puerta de San Vicente (St. Vincent's Gate) and Puerta del Alcázar (Alcázar Gate), are situated on the east side of the city, Avila's most weak position due to the plateau of land. Visitors to the city are able to promenade atop the walls from Puerta del Alcázar to Puerta de Rastro.
Attraction open: April to September, daily - 11:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 19:30, off-season, daily - 10:30 to 14:30
Attraction admission: charge

Avila Tourist Attractions: Palacio de los Deanes (The Deanes' Palace) - located on Plaza de Nalvillos
The Palacio de los Deanes in Avila houses the Museo Provincial (Provincial Museum), which primarily displays regional archaeological finds.
Attraction open: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 19:30, Sunday - 11:00 to 14:00
Attraction admission: charge

Avila Tourist Attractions: Other Monuments

• Palacio de los Dávila (The Dávila's Palace) - located near Puerta de Rastro, the Dávila were an infamous fighting noble family

Avila Tourist Attractions: Surrounding Avila Area - Avila, Spain

Avila Tourist Attractions: Los Cuatro Postes (The Four Posts) - located north-west of Avila across the Río Adaja
The highlight of travelling to this location is the magnificent panoramic views, which are afforded from the rugged hill. However, also on this site is an unpretentious columnar monument, which marks the spot where Santa Teresa and her brother were foiled in their attempt to achieve martyrdom by their uncle, at the hands of the Moors.

 
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