World Heritage Identification Number: 348
World Heritage since: 1985
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Fortified City of Ávila: A Medieval Gem in the Heart of Spain
The Old Town of Ávila, nestled in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Spain. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, this ancient city boasts a remarkable blend of religious architecture and military might, encapsulating the essence of the Middle Ages.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Founded in the 11th century to protect the Spanish territories from the Moors, this 'City of Saints and Stones', the birthplace of St Teresa and the burial place of the Grand Inquisitor Torquemada, has kept its medieval austerity. This purity of form can still be seen in the Gothic cathedral and the fortifications which, with their 82 semicircular towers and nine gates, are the most complete in Spain.
Encyclopedia Record: Ávila
Ávila is the capital and most populated municipality of the Province of Ávila, located in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain. Located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, to the north of the Sistema Central, it lies on the right bank of the Adaja and, at an elevation of over 1,130 metres (3,710 ft) above sea level, is the highest provincial capital in Spain.Additional Site Details
Area: 36.4 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 40.65645 , -4.70012
