Avila is the best preserved walled medieval town in Europe.
It lies just northwest of Madrid, and at 3,710 feet of altitude it's the highest city in Spain.
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The wall was built in the 11th century and it still completely encloses the medieval town.
It stretches for over 8200 feet, contains 88 defensive towers, and 9 entrance gates.
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Avila's cathedral contains a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles since it was constructed from the 12th thru 15th centuries.
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Avila was the birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesus (1515-1582) who founded many convents of the Carmelite Order.
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Statues on the facade of Avila's cathedral.
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Decorative lion chain post.
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One of the gates into the walled town of Avila.
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Another view of the Avila's wall and towers.
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