It is a cathedral-castle, with fully integrated battlements, crenellations and lookout walkways.

Its history in inextricably linked to the history of the town. Its apse, for example, the so-called Cimorro, from which Alfonso VII looked out, a historic event, is the central motif of Ávila's coat-of-arms. It was the site of many an important event: the Holy Assembly of the Comuneros gathered here prior to their rebellion against Carlos I.

Consecrated to San Salvador, construction started in 1091. It was the first building to be erected by the settlers . After the Christian Reconquest was completed, it served as the town's only fortification.

Historical Data

Architecture:
Religious architecture
Construction:
Cathedral
Predominant styles:
Romanesque, Gothic
Historical Period:
Middle Ages

Address

Pza. de la Catedral s/n. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

Telephone: 920 211 641

Website: http://www.catedralavila.es/

More information

Centro de Recepción de Visitantes of Ávila

Address:

Avda. Madrid, 39. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

Telephone: 920 354 000 ext. 370 y 371

Fax: 920 254 200

Email: turismo@ayuntavila.com

Website: http://www.avilaturismo.com

Oficina de Turismo Regional of Ávila

Address:

Casa de las Carnicerías. C/ San Segundo, 17. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

Teléfono: 920 211 387

Fax: 920 253 717

Email: oficinadeturismodeavila@jcyl.es

Opening hours

  • Winter November, 1 – March, 31):
    • Monday to friday: 10 – 18
    • Saturday: 10 – 19
    • Sunday: 12:30 – 18
    • Holidays:

Tickets

  • General: 8 €
  • Groups: 4 €

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