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Walls of Ávila

The city is one of the most important fortified precincts in the world. They are considered as the most complete construction from the Middle Ages.

 

They were started by Raimundo de Borgoña. It approximately has 2500 meters of perimeter, with 88 towers and large fortified towers. The average high of the wall is 12 meters. The design is an irregular rectangle and it is fortified with towers and cubes crowned by merlons. They are well conserved due to its restorations. The monumental gates of the Alcázar and San Vicente are flanked by towers that are more than 20 meters high. In the wall is inlayed the apse of the Cathedral, with a semicircular tower much bigger than the rest of towers, it is called the Cimorro.

 

The walls were built in order to control the entrance of provisions, the entrance of merchandise, and to isolate the city from possible plagues and epidemics, including its defensive function.

Built: XII Century

Author: Anónimo

Style: Romanesque

Category: Civil

Type: Wall

Plan your visit

Address and telephone

  • Murallas de Ávila. 05001 Ávila
  • +34 920 354 000 (Ext. 380)

Opening times

Visitable sections: Pta. Alcazar, Carnicerías, Arco del Carmen and Puente Adaja: 

  • Winter time (from October 29 to March 22): 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
    • Closed Monday.
    • December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 closed. January 6 open.
  • Summer time (from March 23 to October 21): 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m*. 
    • Monday open.
    • * From July 1 to August 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday open.

 

Tickets and prices

  • General entrance ticket: 3.50 €.
  • Reduced price entry: 2 € (groups, retired people, students, and children over 8 years old).
  • Free entry: children under 8 years old.
  • Guided visits with theatre: General: 4.50 €.

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