Muralla de Ávila ("The Walls of Avila" in English) is a medieval stone wall surrounding the historical town of Ávila, Castile and Leon, Spain. The defensive wall was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and it is the best-preserved fortification of its kind in the country.
The walls were built in the 11th Century by Alfonso VI of Castile, and are up to 15m tall and 2,5 km (4 km) long. It is comprised of more than 2,500 battlements and consists of 84 towers and nine gates. The most famous gates are the Arco de la Cuesta, the Arco de San Vicente, the Arco de San Pedro and the Arco del Obispo. The walls are very well-preserved and look almost the same as they did in the past. They are a popular tourist attraction and a great way to explore the city of Ávila. Visitors can walk along them and take in views of the city and the surrounding landscape. Inside the walls, visitors can wander through cobbled streets and alleys, admire stunning architecture, and explore the town’s many churches and cathedrals.
The walls were built in the 11th Century by Alfonso VI of Castile, and are up to 15m tall and 2,5 km (4 km) long. It is comprised of more than 2,500 battlements and consists of 84 towers and nine gates. The most famous gates are the Arco de la Cuesta, the Arco de San Vicente, the Arco de San Pedro and the Arco del Obispo. The walls are very well-preserved and look almost the same as they did in the past. They are a popular tourist attraction and a great way to explore the city of Ávila. Visitors can walk along them and take in views of the city and the surrounding landscape. Inside the walls, visitors can wander through cobbled streets and alleys, admire stunning architecture, and explore the town’s many churches and cathedrals.
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