Walls of Ávila, Medieval defensive fortification in Ávila, Spain
The fortified walls extend for 2,516 meters around the old city center, featuring 88 semicircular towers and nine monumental entrance gates.
Construction of these stone fortifications began in 1090 during the Christian reconquest of Spain, with most sections rebuilt during the 12th century.
The Cathedral of Ávila integrates directly into the defensive structure, with its apse forming one of the towers along the eastern wall.
Visitors can walk along half of the wall's circumference, accessing the ramparts through four different gates with entry tickets priced at 5 euros.
The defensive perimeter encompasses 31 hectares in an irregular rectangle shape, with walls averaging 12 meters in height and 3 meters in width.
Location: Ávila
Part of: Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches
GPS coordinates: 40.65747,-4.70729
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
Cuatro Postes in Ávila
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Iglesia-convento de Santa Teresa
449 m
Chapel of Mosén Rubí
626 m
Palacio de Polentinos
437 m
Roman bridge of Ávila
126 m
Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches
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Palace of Superunda
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Hermitage of San Segundo, Ávila
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Torreón de los Guzmanes
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Church of San Juan Bautista
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Church of San Martín
611 m
Chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza
551 m
Palacio de los Dávila
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Brotherhood of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza
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Old tanneries in Ávila
96 m
Palacio de Blasco Núñez Vela
426 m
Palacio de los Almarza
516 m
Hospital de Santa Escolástica
404 m
Palacio polentinos
415 m
Town hall of Ávila
613 m
Santa Teresa de Jesús
459 m
Church of San Esteban
190 m
Las Bóvedas del Carmen, Ávila
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Conjunto Histórico Artístico de la Ciudad de Ávila
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Puerta del Rastro
631 m
Puerta del Carmen
404 m
Archivo Histórico Provincial de Ávila
360 m
Old town of Ávila
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