The 12th-century Avila Cathedral

Address : Plaza de la Catedral
Zip code : 05001
City : Avila - Spain
Opening hours : 1 November to 31 March, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, Saturdays, 10am-6pm, Sundays and public holidays, 12-5pm. April, June and October, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Saturdays, 10am-7pm. Sundays and public holidays, 12-6pm. Last admittance 45 minutes before closing.
Prices : 3€
Phone : + 34 92 021 16 41

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

The 12th-century Avila Cathedral is a strong, fortress-like cathedral adjoining the famous medieval walls of Ávila.The construction on Avila Cathedral began in 1095 shortly after the Reconquest. The earliest parts were in the Romanesque style and built like a fortress - in fact, the apse ("Cimorro") is built right into the city walls.

 

 

Dedicated to San Salvador, Avila Cathedral is truly a cathedral-castle, with battlements and sentry walks incorporated into the structure. It's not just for looks, either - in the 12th century, Bishop Sancho protected the young Alfonso IX until he became king.
Most of the cathedral that can be seen today was built between the 12th and 14th centuries. During this time, the trend moved from Romanesque to Gothic styles, and the transition can be clearly seen in the interior. Visit also the Cathedral Museum.

 

 

 

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El Cimorro - Catedral de Ávila

El Cimorro - Catedral de Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

Catedral Ávila

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- larry (Thursday 05 March 2009 9:00:01 am)
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