Counted among one of the 12 Best Preserved Medieval Cities in Europe, Avila transports you to a bygone era. The imposing city walls, the stately gates, the watchtowers, and turrets all speak of a rich history that has withstood the travails of time. This UNESCO World Heritage site has plenty to keep you busy during…
Sometimes referred to as the ‘City of Stones and Saints,’ the spiritual city of Ávila located in the Autonomous Community of Castile and León about 111km north-west of Madrid, boasts of having the highest number of Romanesque and Gothic churches per capita in the country. Founded in the 11th century to defend the Spanish territories…
Defensive walls were built over the centuries to protect a city or settlement from potential aggressors. Beyond their defensive utility, many walls also had important symbolic functions, representing the status and independence of the communities they embraced. Nowadays these walls are UNESCO monuments visited by millions of people. These walls are silent witnesses of glorious…