My mood was heightened the moment seeing
the imposing city walls of Avila fortress. Comprised of 8 monumental gates, 88
watchtowers and more than 2500 turrets, it’s one of the best-preserved bastions
in Spain.
Plenty of accommodation choices within
the city walls – pre-booking is advised. I had a very good bargain at one
slightly away from the centre for only EUR25.
Convinced by Lonely Planet’s comment, I
walked into the imposing Cathedral of Avila. No regret, indeed it was quite
special and among the most beautiful ones that I'd seen in Spain, but
photographing was not allowed.
I was not aware of the city wall would be
closing at 6pm during winter, too late… I missed it. While blaming myself not
checking the visiting hour, I walked around the external peripheral walls instead.
Unexpected always turned out enjoyable. Beautiful! The preservation was
excellently done. The yellow walls were shimmering under the sunset rays. The
view around the city from here was unbeatable. At night the floodlit fortress
was glowing like a glittering golden bar. This fairy tale like atmosphere is
unforgettable.
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| An artist to build the model of Basilica de San Vincente. |
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| Avila Catedral. |
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| Avila Catedral, among the most beautiful cathedrals I have ever seen. |
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| View of Avila. |
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| Murallas and sky. |
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| Murallas. |
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| Convento de Santa Teresa. |
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| Murallas. |
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| Murallas and sky. |
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| Murallas and sky. |
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| Murallas, beautiful in the ray of dusk. |
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| Murallas and sky. |
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| Yellow. |
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| Murallas, beautiful in the ray of dusk. |
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| Murallas. |
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| Murallas. |
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| Sunset. |
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| Murallas. |
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| Sunset. |
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| Murallas. |
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| Hostel Alcantara, relatively cheap. |
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| Murallas night view. |
