With a perimeter of 2,516 metres, this spectacular wall was built for defence purposes with the stones from ancient Roman buildings and funerary stelae. The current wall appears to have been erected during the course of the 12th century.

The clearly defined enclosure includes 87 turrets and 9 gates that blend in perfectly against Ávila’s cityscape and its civil architecture.

Visitors can walk for almost 1,700 metres around the parapet, admiring unique views of the city and surrounding area. In addition, a stroll around the outer perimeter gives some idea of the magnificence of this wall and the chance to discover some truly delightful spots.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Military architecture
Construction
Rampart
Historical Period
Middle Ages

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • winter (October 25 – March 21):
    • From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last screening 45 minutes before closing )
    • Closed: Monday
  • From March 24 to June 30:
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last screening 45 minutes before closing )
  • Summer (July 1 – August 31):
    • Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    • Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Dramatized night visits. Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. Rate 10, reduced 6. Online sale at www.avilareservas.com )
  • From September 1 to October 29:
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last pass 45 minutes before closing.)

Taxes

  • General 8 €
  • Reduced 5 €
  • Groups 5 €

Observations: Entry: with QR code. // 5 euros per person: groups +25 pax, children from 12 to 18 years old, students up to 25 years old, JCyL youth card, retirees, teachers and large families .1, 5 euros per person: school groups +15pax from 12 to 18 years. // Free: Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except holidays and the day before holidays), Children up to 12 years old, disabled, registered in Avila and the province, students of the police school and university centers in the city, long-term unemployed.

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