Ávila

The municipality contains remarkable defensive walls measuring 2.5 kilometers in length and featuring 88 towers surrounding the old town center.

The original settlement was founded by the Vettones in pre-Roman times, later developing into a strategic stronghold during the Christian reconquest of Spain.

The municipality holds numerous religious buildings, including the Cathedral of Saint Salvador, which combines both Gothic architecture and fortress-like elements.

The municipality sits at 1,132 meters above sea level, making it the highest provincial capital in Spain with cold winters and mild summers.

The municipal walls allow visitors to walk their entire perimeter, providing views across the surrounding meadows and distant Gredos mountains.

Location: Province of Ávila

Capital city: Ávila City

Elevation above the sea: 1,132 m

Part of: Red de Juderías de España

Shares border with: Herradón de Pinares, Tornadizos de Ávila, Riofrío, Gemuño, El Fresno, La Colilla, Martiherrero, Bularros, Marlín, Monsalupe, Cardeñosa, Mingorría, San Esteban de los Patos, Tolbaños, Berrocalejo de Aragona, Mediana de Voltoya, Ojos-Albos, Santa María del Cubillo, Navalperal de Pinares

Website: https://avila.es

GPS coordinates: 40.65435,-4.69622

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18