Defensive walls and Cristo Arch

Ávila city walls

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.

Cordoba city walls

Today only parts of the Arab wall that surrounded and fortified the city remain, along with some of the gates.

The Walls of Dalt Vila

The walls mark the perimeter of the oldest part of the city.

Lugo city walls

The city wall was part of a defensive complex comprising a moat, wall and an intervallum. It is the only Roman wall anywhere in the three continents that saw Roman domination, to maintain its entire perimeter intact.

Molina de Aragón City Walls

It was built in the 13th century, during the lordship of Lady Blanca Alfonso.

Morella defensive walls

Walled enclosure from the 14th century. It has a series of towers and gateways.

Niebla defensive walls

Oviedo City Walls

Pamplona City Walls

Hondarribia Defensive Walls and Gates

Murallas Reales Defensive Walls

Roman Walls in León

Remains of the old Roman wall which once surrounded León can still be seen.

Segovia City Walls

The exhibition space is formed by the San Andrés Gate and the Tourist Information Point. A substantial part of the wall that surrounded Segovia in medieval times, starting at the Alcázar fortress, still stands.

Palacio de las Dueñas (Seville)

An example of the characteristic noble architecture of Seville. This palace boasts over 1,400 artistic pieces and reveals what was the place of residence of the famous Spanish writer Antonio Machado during the early years of his life.

Palace of the Dukes of Granada de Ega

Old Episcopal Palace

Gaudí’s palace

The Bishops’ Palace in Astorga was designed by Antoni Gaudí, the greatest exponent of Catalan Art Nouveau.

Cáceres Episcopal Palace

Lugo Episcopal Palace

Mondoñedo Episcopal Palace

Episcopal Palace (Tortosa)

The building is a model of Catalan civil Gothic architecture, especially its elegant central courtyard.

Espriella Palace

Ferrera Palace