Day trip to Avila, Spain from Madrid | Avila Cathedral, Medieval Walls
Ávila is sometimes called the Town of Stones and Saints, and it claims that it is one of the towns with the highest number of Romanesque and Gothic churches per capita in Spain. It has complete and prominent medieval town walls, built in the Romanesque style. The town is also known as Ávila de los Caballeros, Ávila del Rey and Ávila de los Leales (Ávila of the Knights, the King and the Loyalists), each of these epithets being present in the town standard.
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Medieval Wall of Avila - Avila, Spain
David's Been Here is in the Castilla y Leon region of Spain, in the central city of Avila. Standing in front of the 11th century city wall, David explains some of the history and background of this 3-kilometer long border. Built to regulate who and what was coming into the city, this barrier was used to control not only the entrance of merchandise and provisions, but also to keep dangers such as the Plague from coming into the city. Visit this historic city site, tour the 9 beautiful gates and walk along the top of this city wall for some great views over Avila. If you're looking for the best view of Avila though, head to Los Cuatro Postes, where you can get this stunning view filmed by David. For more information on the Wall of Avila, Los Cuatro Postes and all the top sites of the city, check out the David's Been Here Guide to Castilla y Leon, now available for your Kindle as well.
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The city of Ávila is located in the centre of Spain, founded in the 11th century to protect the Spanish territories from the Moors, this City of Saints and Stones has maintained its medieval austerity, and is the birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesús and burial place of the Grand Inquisitor, Torquemada. This purity of form can still be seen in Catedral de Ávila, the first Gothic cathedral in Spain, and fortifications that, with their 87 semi-circular towers and nine gates, is the most complete found in Spain.
Ávila was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1985 as a legacy for future generations. The Old Town of Ávila, which includes the walled town of Ávila and four extra-muros Romanesque churches: San Segundo, San Andrés, San Vicente, and San Pedro. In 2007, another three Romanesque churches; San Nicolás, Santa María de la Cabeza and San Martín, and three convents from the 15th and 16th centuries; La Encarnación, San José and the Real Monasterio de Santo Tomás, were added to the inscribed property in UNESCO's World Heritage List.
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00:06 Plaza de Santa Teresa de Jesus
00:36 Puerta del Alcázar
00:46 Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol
00:51 Plaza de Santa Teresa de Jesus / Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol
01:08 Plaza Adolfo Suárez
01:10 Convento Nuestra Señora de la Gracia
01:12 Parroquia De Santiago Apóstol
01:14 Murallas de Ávila & Catedral de Ávila
01:16 Catedral de Ávila (01.16min - 02.14min)
01:18 Capilla Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen Maria
01:19 Virgen de la Caridad
01:21 El Retablo del Altar Mayor
01:38 Capilla del Sagrado Corazón (Antigua Capilla de Los Velada)
01:40 Capilla de San Nicolás
01:42 Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Gracia
01:44 La Girola, El Trasaltar
01:46 Sacristía & Sala Capitular
02:02 El Museo, Capilla de Cardenal
02:03 El Museo, Sala de Cantorales
02:04 El Museo, Sala Capitular & Sala de la Pasión & El Trascoro
02:14 Murallas de Ávila & Catedral de Ávila
02:19 Basílica de San Vicente
02:24 Murallas de Ávila
02:56 Puerta de la Adaja
02:59 Milvus milvus
03:01 Ermita de San Esteban & Plaza San Esteban
03:03 Plaza Mercado Chico, Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
03:15 Casa Consistorial de Ávila
03:21 Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
03:27 Casa de diputacion provincial Ávila
03:29 Milvus milvus
03:31 Plaza del Corral de las Campanas, San Juan de la Cruz
03:33 Torreón de los Guzmanes
03:35 Palacio de Superunda
03:45 Plaza de la Santa & Iglesia de Santa Teresa de Jesús
03:47 Palacio de Blasco Núñez Vela
03:49 Casa Museo de Santa Teresa de Jesús
03:51 Palacio de Polentinos / Archivo Histórico Militar
04:08 Palacio de Don Juan de Henao / Palacio de los Benavites
04:10 Palacio de los Verdugo
04:12 Sofraga Palacio
04:13 Hotel Palacio de Los Velada
04:15 Plaza de la Catedral & Restaurante El Torreón
04:17 Hotel Palacio Valderrábanos
04:19 Plaza Adolfo Suárez
04:32 Monumento a Santa Teresa de Jesús
04:34 Iglesia de Santo Tomé el Viejo (Museo)
Following the Reconquest of Toledo in 1085 by Alfonso VI, a policy of repopulation was undertaken to shore up the Kingdom of Castile, which was still vulnerable. The rise of Segovia, Ávila, and Salamanca during the Middle Ages stemmed from this strategic plan. Ávila alone has kept its surrounding walls, which in part date back to 1090, while the greater part appear to have been rebuilt during the 12th century. The intra-muros town and the walls that surround it, as well as the other component parts, show the magnificence of the medieval city, reflected in the Romanesque style of the churches, and expressing the Golden Age of Ávila in the architecture of convents and monasteries.
Santa Teresa de Jesús, also called Saint Teresa of Ávila, original name Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, was born on March 28, 1515, in Ávila and died on October 4, 1582, in Alba de Tormes. Santa Teresa de Jesús was canonized in 1622, being one of the great mystics and religious women of the Roman Catholic Church, and author of spiritual classics. She was the originator of the Carmelite Reform and elevated to doctor of the church in 1970 by Pope Paul VI, the first woman to be so honoured.
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The Cathedral of Ávila is a Romanesque and Gothic church in Ávila in the south of Old Castile, Spain.It was planned as a cathedral-fortress, its apse being one of the turrets of the city walls.It is surrounded by a number of houses or palaces, the most important being: the Palace of the Evening, the Palace of the Infant King, and the Palace of Valderrábanos, which were responsible for the defence of the Puerta de los Leales also known as La Puerta del Peso de la Harina .
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Ávila es una ciudad y municipio español, situado en la provincia de Ávila, en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León.
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These prominent medieval town walls of Avila were started in 1090. The city is still walled with large blocks of semicircular towers. It is the largest fully illuminated monument in the world. The Basilica de San Vicente and Cathedral of Avila are beautiful; it's amazing what they could do in the 12th century! Los Cuatro (The Four Posts) are a landmark spot in Avila and it offered us a great spot to get a full view of the complete walled city.
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One of the world's most sacred destinations is the Basilica of San Vicente in Avila, Spain.
This Romanesque style church was built in the 12th century in honor of the martyr St. Vincent, who was executed for his beliefs by the Romans.
The interior of the church is decorated with intricate carvings of plant and animal life, both real and mythical.
The interior features the tomb of St. Vincent adorned with sculptures depicting the saints torture, as well as a rock that is claimed to be the site of the martyrdom.
The main aisled nave of the church leads to an impressive glowing altar.
Just like the rest of the Old Town of Avila, the basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Walled City of Avila, Spain
Avila is famous for its medieval walls. Construction began in 1090AD and continued for about three centuries. At completion, the walls were about 2.5 kilometers long, 10 feet thick and more than 36 feet thick and average almost 40 feet high. There are 88 towers along the walls; nine gates provide access. Some segments atop the wall are open to visitors.
Avila also claims to have more Romanesque and Gothic churches per capita than any other city in Spain.
Avila is to the west of Madrid, and is easily accessible via train, making for a nice day trip if you're based in Madrid.
Old Town of Avila with its Extra-Muros Churches is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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M11A0825 - The medieval walls and towers of Avila
M11A0850 - Plaza de Santa Teresa and Puerta del Alcazar, one of the main gates leading into the walled old city
M11A0831 - The Cathedral of Avila from outside the wall
M11A0862 - View of the Cathedral of Avila from atop the wall near the Puerta del Alcazar
M11A0916 - Convento de Santa Teresa
M11A0961 - View of Puerta del Carmen, Carmen's Gate, from atop the wall
M11A0904 - Plaza del Mercado Chico, the old town's main square
M11A0794 - Basilica de San Vincente, just outside the wall near Puerta del Alcazar
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In the center of Avila, you will inevitably encounter the Plaza del Mercado Chico and the Cathedral.
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 guilds gathered around the square. The center of the arcaded square is the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). Neoclassical architecture characterizes the overall picture.
Opposite the city hall is the church Iglesia de San Juan Bautista. The name of the square has a long tradition. Although it was originally called Plaza del Mercado Chico, it experienced some changes of its name within the last two centuries, until it got its original name again in 2001.
On our first visit, we experience the place somewhat united. For this, a pastry shop attracts our eyes. It offers a highly acclaimed specialty of Avila: The Yemas of Avila or Yemas de Santa Teresa after the saint Teresa . Teresa was born in Avila and as one says, she was not averse to a good meal.
This delicacy is known throughout Spain and is taken along with pleasure as a souvenir. The Yemas consist of egg yolk which is baked mixed with a syrup of lemon juice and cinnamon.
On our second visit, the impression of the deserted square is completely disapeared. It is market day and a great variety of fresh products is available. Among other things, there are fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meat and sausage products. But also plants for the house and the garden. The buyers queue patiently in front of the market stalls. Every now and then they find time for a little chat.
We leave the bustling activities and go further on to the Plaza de la Catedral.
The Cathedral of Avila (Catedral del Salvador) is considered the first Gothic cathedral in Spain. It was designed as a fortress cathedral and stands on the remains of the Church of the Savior (Salvador). The eastern apse is part of the Romanesque wall and thus part of the fortifications of the city.
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Im Zentrum von Avila trifft man unweigerlich auf die Plaza del Mercado Chico und die Kathedrale.
Avila war seit der Römerzeit ununterbrochen besiedelt. Vermutlich liegt die Plaza del Mercado Chico, der zentrale Platz der Stadt, an einer Wegkreuzung zweier römischer Straßen. Im Mittelalter sammelten sich um den Platz herum verschiedene Zünfte. Das Zentrum des mit Arkaden gesäumten Platzes bildet das Rathaus (Ayuntamiento).
Der Neoklassizistische Bau prägt das Gesamtbild. Dem Rathaus gegenüber liegt die Kirche Iglesia de San Juan Bautista. Der Name des Platzes hat eine lange Tradition. Obwohl er ursprünglich schon Plaza del Mercado Chico genannt wurde, erlebte er in den letzten beiden Jahrhunderten einige Namenswechsel, bis er 2001 wieder seinen ursprünglichen Namen erhielt.
Bei unserem ersten Besuch erleben wir den Platz etwas verwaist. Dafür sticht uns sofort eine Konditorei ins Auge, die Avilas hochgelobte Spezialität anbietet: Yemas von Avila oder auch Yemas de Santa Teresa, nach der Heiligen Teresa. Sie wurde in Avila geboren und wie man sagt, war sie einem guten Essen nicht abgeneigt.
Diese Yemas de Avila sind über die Grenzen Spaniens bekannt und werden gerne als Souvenir mitgenommen. Sie bestehen aus Eigelb, dass vermischt mit einem Sirup aus Zitronensaft und Zimt gebacken wird.
Der Eindruck des einsamen Platzes ist bei unserem zweiten Besuch gänzlich unterschiedlich. Es ist Markttag und das Angebot an frischer Ware ist groß. Unter anderem gibt es Obst, Gemüse, Käse, Fleisch- und Wurstprodukte. Aber auch Pflanzen für das Haus und den Garten. Geduldig warten die Besucher vor den Ständen. Hin und wieder hat man auch Zeit für einen Plausch.
Wir verlassen das geschäftige Treiben und gehen weiter zur Plaza de la Catedral.
Die Kathedrale von Avila (Catedral del Salvador) gilt als die erste gotische Kathedrale in Spanien. Sie war als Festungs-Kathedrale geplant und steht auf den Überresten der Kirche des Erlösers (Salvador). Die östliche Apsis ist Teil der romanischen Stadtmauer und somit Teil der Befestigungsanlagen der Stadt.
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