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Contact Address:
05001
Ávila (Ávila)
Tel. +34 920255088 Tel. +34 920102121
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The walled enclosure dates back to the Middle Ages. The wall controlled the entrance of provisions and merchandise, and also isolated the city, guarding it against the potential outbreak of a plague or epidemic, in addition to its obvious defensive function. It is shaped like an irregular rectangle, with crenellated towers and round turrets. It has nine gates that provided access to the city, of which the most spectacular is the Gate of the Fortress. It was declared a National Monument in 1884.
 | | | | Type of monument: Walls. | | | Origin: 11th Century. | | | Period: 11th Century. | |
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| Timetables: 1 April to 16 October, Monday-Sunday, 10.00am-7.15pm. From 17 October to 30 March, Tuesday-Sunday, 11.00am-6.00pm. Closed: Mondays?Guided tours: Tramo de las Carnicerías (Butcher’s Shops): 11.30am, 1.15pm and 4.15pm. Fortress Visit: 12.30pm and 5.15pm.?Dramatised visits: 1 July to 30 September, 10.00pm and 11.30pm?(last admittance 15 minutes before closing).
Entry fee:
Defensive Walls visit: General admission: €4 Reduced: €2.50 (groups, retired persons, students and over 8's) Free: children under 8 years. Dramatised visits: General admission: €4.50 Reduced: €3 (groups, retired persons, students and over 8's).
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