Visitors eager to explore modern-day Ávila should take the time to stroll around its streets, squares and corners, taking in the sights and sounds. Known as the ‘City of Knights’ and protected by its imposing defence walls, it boasts a prime location close to Madrid, Valladolid and Toledo that opens it up to the world, offering visitors a fascinating insight into the history and art that tell the tale of its thousand year history.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage City in 1985, visitors can sample the city’s superb gastronomy, explore its magnificent historic buildings and trace the legacy left behind by Saint Teresa of Ávila.
This route includes the following sites of interest: Ávila City Walls and Gates, Ávila Cathedral, the Basilica of San Vicente, the Monastery of Santo Tomás, The Santa Teresa Relics Museum, the Monastery of La Encarnación, Ávila Museum and the Mysticism Interpretation Centre.
