Ávila |
Their construction was ordered by King Alfonso VI, in order to protect the passes in the mountains of Gredos and the plains of the pateau up to the Tajo river, as a means for protecting the rear parts of the city of Toledo. They are one of the main identities of this city, with a middle ages appearence, they have been constructed with a military architecture that was highly praised by the main enemies of the city: muslims. Avila’s city-walls, with a trapezoidal shape and hundreds of towers and turrets crowned by some 2500 battlements, are the best conserved city-walls in Spain. They include nine doors, being the most remarkable ones those of el Alcazar and San Vicente.
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