Make your holiday this time the best ever with a trip to Ávila in Spain. If you are ever in the Spanish region, a visit in this place is a must. This is a chance of a lifetime that you should never miss. It is known for the ancient medieval city walls with nine gateways and eighty eight towers. This strong wall encircles the old town and here you will have a treat of finding out new wonders with an ancient touch.
Ávila is not new to tourist as it is visited by tons throughout the year. The place was visited by pilgrims who come to the sacred church in the hub of the walled city in the late medieval period. The church is mainly famous for the mystic Santa Teresa de Jesus. There are lots of religious buildings both inside and outside the wall. The whole set up of the place will seem that you are in an ancient era. Experience a sense of discovering your inner soul and the beauty of the place can really mesmerizes anyone. A trip in this place is a real treat for any ages at any time of the year.
Things to do there
For food lover, Ávila can satisfy any taste buds. The nuns belonging to Santa María de Jesúis convent are famous for their delicious cakes, biscuits, sweet, and chocolates. These delicacies are available in the local shops. Try the judias, a local bean which is believed to be the best kind available in Spain. There are also many religious articles like miniature images and statues mostly dedicated to St. Teresa which you can shop for your love ones.
Try out the local cuisines if you can here. There are three famous eating places in Ávila- El Almacen, Alcaravea and Dona Guiomar. In Ávila meat is a much in most of their dish. You must try the famous Ávila veal made from the meat of dark Iberian.
Of course there are also other things you can do here other than just eating. The place is loaded with many beautifully structured ancient buildings. Each of the building has their own unique features. Explore the beautiful city filled with mysticism.
A walk around the city wall is really a must. This wall is the most symbolic and amazing monument in the place. It is actually amazing that the wall is in perfect condition despite the age. You can view the whole town within. The San Vicente and Alcazar gates look pretty impressive especially at night. From the Leales Gate you can go directly to the cathedral in the middle of the city which resembles a fortress. This cathedral is considered as a masterpiece like other buildings there.
Other places where you can try out are Diocesan museum, Palace of Nunez Vela, Basilica of San Vicente, Church San Pedro, Church of San Segundo and the Chapel of Nuestra Senora de Sonsoles. All these religious place can offer you something new to experience. Don’t miss out the feeling of going back to an era of the past which the place offers to their visitors.
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