Birthplace of Saint Theresa, Avilla 
Avilla is a beautiful historic town. Known as the “City of Saints and Stones”, it is the birthplace of Saint Theresa beautiful historic town, entirely enclosed by Romanesque walls
Avilla interesting historical town near Madrid in Spain is most known for the Medieval city walls that surround the old city built in 1090 AD
Hotel Palacio de los Velada, Ávila
Palacio de los Velada
Plaza de la Catedral, 10, Avilla interesting historical town
Located in the plain historic centre of Àvila beside the cathedral.
This hotel has a magnificent covered courtyard and spacious rooms with elegant decor.
Enjoy dining in the fine restaurant. More…
The location of the hotel is perfect. It’s next to the cathedral, one of the most important monuments of historic Avila. The hotel is an impressive building, with an amazing patio
— Miklos (Brussels, BE),
Historic Avila
Visit Avilla interesting historical town a beautiful historic town, entirely enclosed by Romanesque walls with over 80 towers and nine gates.
In the 11th century historic Avila was founded to protect the Spanish territories from the Moors.
Avilla interesting historical town
Known as the “City of Saints and Stones”, it is the birthplace of Saint Theresa.
In Avila are found the burial ground of the Great Inquisitor Torquemada.
Throughout time, historic Avila has kept its medieval charm, seen in its Gothic cathedral and its fortifications which are the most complete in Spain.
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Medieval Wall of Avila – Avila, Spain
Avilla interesting historical town was built to regulate who and what was coming into the city, this barrier was used to control not only the entrance of merchandise and provisions, but also to keep dangers such as the Plague from coming into the city.
Visit this historic city site, tour the 9 beautiful gates and walk along the top of this city wall for some great views over historic Avila.
If you’re looking for the best view of Avila though, that interesting historical town, head to Los Cuatro Postes, where you can get this stunning view filmed by David.
For more information on the Wall of historic Avila, Los Cuatro Postes and all the top sites of the city, check out the David’s Been Here Guide to Castilla y Leon,
St. Teresa of Avila a Spanish nun, was one of the great mystics, reformers, and religious women of the Roman Catholic Church
Avilla interesting historical town
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Segovia, the capital of Segovia Province in the autonomous community of Castile and León It is Just North east of Madrid
Las Moradas Hotel
Alemania, 5, Avila
Situated in the heart of historic Avila, the hotel lies in the medieval centre, with its enchanting narrow streets, cathedral and the Plaza de Santa Teresa.
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This is an excellent hotel to stay at.
Nicely decorated, very comfortable, very clean with friendly and helpful staff especially the nice gentleman at reception.
Situated in the centre of the historical walled city of historic Avila and within walking distance of everything. Car parking about 3 mins walk.… More
— Gordon (Torrevieja – Alicante, ES),
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Avilla
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