Avila, a walled city where the Middle Ages are alive and breathing

#July Travel Support Fund About an hour and a half west of Madrid, Spain, Ávila is a walled city that still retains the breath of the Middle Ages at an altitude of about 1,100m. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is famous for the best-preserved medieval walls (Murallas de Ávila) in Spain, and it feels like walking through a history book. The walls surrounding the city were built in the 11th century, and are impressive with a total length of 2.5km and a height of 12m. The 88 towers and 9 entrances are still intact. You can walk on the walls yourself, which is a special experience that allows you to view the quiet old town and the surrounding mountainous terrain at a glance. #SpainTravel #SmallCitiesInSpain