The imposing wall of Avila is the most distinctive element of the city due to its integrity and state of conservation, but the rich heritage of Avila also includes the Basilica of San Vicente, the convent of Santa Teresa and the Gothic cathedral of El Salvador, as well as the palaces of its historic center and its beautiful squares.

The city's great cultural offering is surprising for a city of its size. The magnificent Museum of Avila shows the treasures of its long and intense history. The Museum of Oriental Art houses distant treasures, while the Mysticism Interpretation Center provides a different look at the history of religions.