Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches

Overview

Founded in the 11th century to protect the Spanish territories from the Moors, this 'City of Saints and Stones', the birthplace of St Teresa and the burial place of the Grand Inquisitor Torquemada, has kept its medieval austerity. This purity of form can still be seen in the Gothic cathedral and the fortifications which, with their 82 semicircular towers and nine gates, are the most complete in Spain.

Selection Criteria

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Components(11 locations)

• •Church of San Pedro348-005
• •Convent of San José348-010
• •Church of San Andrés348-004
• •Church of San Martín348-008
• •Church of San Nicolás348-006
• •Basilica of San Vicente348-003
• •Hermitage of San Segundo348-002
• •Town of Avila intra-muros348-001
• •Convent of La Encarnación348-009
• •Royal Monastery of Santo Tomás348-011
• •Church of Santa María de la Cabeza348-007

Details

Countries

Spain

ISO Codes

ES

Area

37.286 ha

Coordinates

40.6564, -4.7001