The weather is fine and we go to the station in a good temper. Already after arrival in Avila, we had asked at the station if there is a train from Avila to Toledo. The answer was positive. In addition, we have already gained a lot of experience with train rides in Spain but only with […]
Avila
Tuk-Tuk in Avila
Seeing a Tuk-Tuk in Avila* surprises us. While looking for a mean of transportation to the viewpoint of Cuatro Postes, we speak to the driver Julio and arrange an appointment. Later we discover an information display at the Puerta del Alcazar, in front of Residencia Tellamar in the San Segundo street. Here you can choose […]
Viewpoint Cuatro Postes
The viewpoint Cuatro Postes, four poles, offers the most beautiful panorama view of the city of Avila*, its walls, and towers. It is on a hill about 20 minutes’ walk from the center of Avila. The monument, erected in 1566, consists of four Doric columns with a cross of granite in the middle. There used to […]
Walk on the city walls of Avila
The city wall of Avila* in Castile-Leon is the landmark of the city. The completely preserved wall is 2500 m long, 12 m high and has 2,500 merlons, 88 towers, and 9 city gates. Built between the 11th and 14th centuries, it served as a protection from attackers, as well as control of the movement […]
Convento de Santa Teresa and Palacio de Polentinos
In Avila you walk in the footsteps of history. This time we visit the church of Saint Teresa, the National Saint of Spain. Afterwards we go to the Palacio de Polentinos, now military archives and museum. Teresa of Avila Teresa of Avila, also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, is considered as a prominent mystic. She […]