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Ciudad vieja de Ávila e iglesias extramuros(Ávila)

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The old city of Ávila and its churches outside the city walls have the UNESCO World Heritage designation. Its most emblematic monument, the city walls, stand out for their excellent state of conservation.
A tour of the city walls of Ávila, with their more than 2.5 kilometres in length, 88 towers and more than 2,000 battlements, is an experience in itself. Outstanding among its nine gates are the Alcázar and San Vicente gates. Embedded in the wall you will find the apse of the Cathedral, begun in 1091. The Basilica of San Vicente, an example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic, is not to be missed either. In Romanesque style you will see churches such as San Pedro, San Nicolás, San Segundo, San Esteban, San Andrés, San Martín and Santo Tomé. There are also many convents and monasteries: Las Gordillas, Santo Tomás, San José, La Encarnación and Santa María de Gracia are some examples. The last three are also closely linked to the figure of Saint Teresa of Jesus. Its numerous noble houses and palaces are another of the city's attractions. The mansions of the Velada, Verdugo, Polentinos and Valderrábanos families, among others, are well worth a visit.

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