Avila - fortress city of Castilla

“City of Knights”, “Royal City”, “Loyal, Loyal City” – such titles are held by the highest provincial capital. Avila is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the best example of a walled city in Spain. It is the most Castilian city of all Castile cities. In this place, glorified by knights and saints, history and legends intertwine. The most important attraction is the wall of the XI - XII centuries, 2.5 km long with 88 semicircular towers! “Golden brooch on the belt of the Wall” – so they say about the Cathedral, which is both a temple and a fortress at the same time. The cathedral was built for 300 years and is the first Gothic temple in Spain. This is a stunning example of the transformation from Romanesque to Gothic. In the city there are many palaces of nobility of the XV - XVI centuries. Many people hide their legends and secrets. Small churches, chapels in the Romanesque style The city is also home to one of the most revered saints in Spain - Santa Teresa de Jesus (or St. Teresa of Avila). You can visit the church, which was built on the site of the parental house of the Holy. The legend of the city is the temple of St. Vicente, which is located behind the fortress wall, one of the oldest churches of Avila. And, of course, the functioning monastery of St. Thomas, which can be visited. You will see several picturesque courtyards, learn the history of the construction of the temple, as well as the monumental tomb of Prince Juan, the son of Catholic Kings. And finally treat yourself to the contemplation of the Museum of Oriental Art, which is located within the walls of the monastery. If desired, you can dine in the classic Castilian restaurant, where only a young lamb, or a goat, or a milk pig is served. And for dessert - yemas de Santa Teresa (sweetness based on egg yolks and sugar).

For 1-3 people.