The Medieval City Walls of Avila

City : Avila - Spain
Opening hours : 1 April to 16 October, Monday-Sunday, 10.00am-7.15pm. From 17 October to 30 March, Tuesday-Sunday, 11.00am-6.00pm. Closed: Mondays/ Guided tours: Tramo de las Carnicerías (Butcher’s Shops): 11.30am, 1.15pm and 4.15pm. / Fortress Visit: 12.30pm and 5.15pm./ Dramatised visits: 1 July to 30 September, 10.00pm and 11.30pm - Last admittance 15 minutes before closing.
Prices : Defensive Walls visit: General admission: €4 Reduced: €2.50 (groups, retired persons, students and over 8's) Free: children under 8 years. Dramatised visits: General admission: €4.50 Reduced: €3 (groups, retired persons, students and over 8's)

The Medieval City Walls of Avila

The walls of Avila are the symbol of the city and it is one of the best kept, medieval walled enclosures in Europe.

Las Murallas - Ávila

The City Wall (11th century) is of course Avila's most emblematic and spectacular monument. It surrounds the old town, illustrating the wealth, power and influence this fortified city enjoyed centuries ago. Alfonso VI ordered the construction of this fortification after his conquest of Avila in 1090. Apparently, he used Moorish prisoners to build the wall.
Beautifully illuminated at night.

Have a look for the impressive Alcázar and San Vicente gates.

Today it measures 2.5 kilometres long, 14 meters high and as much as 3 meters thick, it is marked by almost 2,500 crenellations, a hundred towers, 9 gates and three openings. The walls are in are still in really good condition.

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Las Murallas - Ávila

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