Places worth the detour in Ávila

13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Ávila, Spain, across 3 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (6). Best known: Ávila Cathedral. 12 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites6 Built landmarks4 Ruins & the uncanny3

All 13, ranked 13

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Ávila Cathedral

Sacred sites · 12th century · Notable

Cathedral in Spain

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2.Las Cogotas

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Cardeñosa, Spain

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3.San Vicente, Ávila

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Spanish church

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4.convento de Santa Teresa

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church building in Ávila, Spain

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5.Roman bridge of Ávila

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Bridge in Spain

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6.Convent of Saint Joseph

Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem

Convent of Discalced Carmelite nuns in Ávila, Spain

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7.Cuatro Postes in Ávila

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Monument in Ávila, Spain

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8.Church of San Andrés

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Church in Ávila

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9.Royal Monastery of St. Thomas

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Monastery in Province of Ávila, Spain

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10.Hermitage of San Segundo, Ávila

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Ávila, Spain

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11.Dolmen del Prado de las Cruces

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Dolmen in Ávila, Spain

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12.Palacio de los Dávila

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Building in Ávila

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13.Monastery of the Encarnación

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Ávila, Spain

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