It is a cathedral-castle, with fully integrated battlements, crenellations and lookout walkways.

Its history in inextricably linked to the history of the town. Its apse, for example, the so-called Cimorro, from which Alfonso VII looked out, a historic event, is the central motif of Ávila's coat-of-arms. It was the site of many an important event: the Holy Assembly of the Comuneros gathered here prior to their rebellion against Carlos I.

Consecrated to San Salvador, construction started in 1091. It was the first building to be erected by the settlers . After the Christian Reconquest was completed, it served as the town's only fortification.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Religious architecture
Construction
Cathedral
Predominant styles
  • Romanesque
  • Gothic
Historical Period
Middle Ages

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • From Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Sundays: 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Taxes

  • General 8 €
  • Groups 4 €

Observations: Entry: with QR code. Overall: 8E. + 65 years: 7E. Young: (12-17 years old, youth card, university student up to 25 years old and disabled (33/64%): 6.5E. Groups +20 pax: 5E. Groups 1st and 2nd ESO: 3.5E. Groups + 20 pax) with experience virtual reality: 6E. Free: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Except holidays and the day before holidays), children up to 12 years old, people from Avila and the disabled + 65%. Visit to the tower: Make a reservation at the Cathedral. Admission: 3E on the Cathedral ticket price. // During the cult there is no visitation. Last pass 30 minutes before closing

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Tourist information

  • Ávila town hall

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  • Ávila tourism office

    Address
    • Postal address Centro de Recepción de Visitantes - Avda. de Madrid, 39, entrada por la c/ San Vicente. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
    • Email
    • Phones
      920 211 387
    • Fax
      920 253 717
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  • Ávila tourism office

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