The medieval walls of Ávila, SpainSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%C3%81vila._Murallas_2.JPG
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Ávila is a city in the province of Ávila, in the autonomous community of
Castile and León,
Spain. The city is 231.9 sq km (89.5 sq mi) in area, and has a population of 58,000 people (2012 estimate).
Ávila is noted for its medieval city walls where were built in the Romaneque style and is in a well preserved state. The city is also noted for having one of the highest number of churches, particularly of the Romanesque and Gothic styles, in proportion to its population. As such, it is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site entitled
Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches.
The most festive time to visit Ávila is during the Holy Week, though the temperature during that time is quite cold, especially at night. In addition the Fiesta de Santa Teresa takes place in October while the Fiesta de San Segundo in May.
Basilica de San Vicente, Ávila, SpainSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Avila_-_Basilica_de_San_Vicente,_exteriores_39.jpg
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Visiting Ávila
You can reach Ávila by train from Madrid. If you are driving, take the AP-6 motorway then continue on the AP-51 motorway at Villacastín. The distance is 120 km.
Places of Interest in Ávila
- Basilica de San Vicente
- Cathedral of Ávila
- Ermita de San Segundo
- Iglesia de San Pedro
- Medieval Walls of Ávila
- Palacio de Don Diego del águila
- Real Monasterio de Santo Tomás
- Santuarion de Nuestra Señora de Sonsoles
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