In the center of Avila, you will inevitably encounter the Plaza del Mercado Chico and the Cathedral. Plaza del Mercado Chico Avila was continuously inhabited since the Roman Age. Presumably, the Plaza del Mercado Chico, the central square of the city, is located at a crossroads of two Roman roads. In the Middle Ages, various […]
Hotel Palacio de Monjaraz in Avila
The Hotel Palacio de Monjaraz is in a manor house from the 16th century. We have chosen the hotel because of its central location within the city walls of Avila. From the outside, the building looks like most houses in Avila. But inside, you feel like transported back into a knight’s castle. Due to the […]
City walk through the old town of Avila
Avila, the capital of the province of Avila in the autonomous community Castile and León, is the highest-altitude provincial capital of Spain, at 1131 meters above sea level. It is located 110 km northwest of Madrid. A highlight is the city wall built between the 11th and 14th century. At that time, Avila lay in […]
By bus from Segovia to Avila
After our visit in Segovia, we continue our journey to Avila, also one of the historical Spanish metropolises near Madrid. We decide to take the bus again to see more of the country. The city of Avila lies in the autonomous community of Castile and León, about 85 km northwest of Madrid. Unlike our last bus […]
Royal Riverside Hoi An Hotel
The Royal Riverside Hoi An Hotel is directly at the river, only approx. 900 m from Hoi An’s Ancient Town. Location Upon arrival, we are initially a bit disappointed, as the hotel is a bit out of the way. But what appears to be a disadvantage at first glance, turned out to be a great advantage after […]
Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House
The Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House is in Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, No. 39. The theater offers live performances with Vietnamese folk music and folk dance every day. Here, the viewer has a perfect opportunity to experience the facial expressions of the performers, every twitching of the wrists, and the intricate designs on the […]