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Dec
48°F 8°C
35°F 1°C
Jan
48°F 8°C
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Feb
51°F 10°C
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Dec 23
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Dec 24
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Educational site, Historic site, Landmark/point of interest, Other
Address: Avila Avila
Spain

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“Amazing to Explore”
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5 of 5 stars
CanadianinMadrid   314 contributions
Madrid, Spain
Aug 7, 2009

The walls of Avila are the best feature in this ancient Spanish town. Make sure to explore all areas of the wall as they are not all connected so you must find the different access points to the wall. In one part of the wall, there is a fantastic little musuem within the wall itself. The stairs can be difficult... more

“Well worth a visit!”
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4 of 5 stars
Senorheath   124 contributions
Massachusetts
Nov 12, 2008
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Visiting the wall of Avila is like stepping back in time. The walls are one of the best examples in Europe of medieval fortifications. You can buy tickets to go up the walls at the "Casa de la Carnicería" (used to be the meat market), located at the gate right near the cathedral. If you know enough castellano, it is... more

“Stunning Medieval walls”
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5 of 5 stars
Maggie_Oakshot   31 contributions
Chicago
Oct 8, 2008
1
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It was a surprise to NOT find these on the listings, given these walls are a world treasure of another time. Completely surrounding the city of Avila--these medieval walls can be traversed high above the city. There is also a booklet given on the walls, their history and more. more

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Avila, Avila, Spain