Ávila
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At nearly 1,200 m above sea level, Ávila is a beautiful medieval city surrounded by walls. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its old town and its churches outside the walls.

Introduction to Ávila

At nearly 1,200 m above sea level, Ávila is a beautiful medieval city surrounded by walls. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its old town and its churches outside the walls.

Key Facts

  • Type of place: city.
  • Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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  • Local time: Heure : Ávila.
  • Population: 58,149 inhabitants (2017).
  • Area: 231.9 km².
  • Altitude: 1,132 m.

History of Ávila

What to See and Do in Ávila

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Old Town of Ávila
It is thanks to its 2,500-metre-long wall, with nine gates and 88 towers, that the old town has preserved its charm to the point of being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several of its churches both inside and outside the walls.

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Old Town of Ávila
★★ It is thanks to its 2,500-metre-long wall, with nine gates and 88 towers, that the old town has preserved its charm to the point of being…
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