This is one of the least interesting cathedrals I have seen anywhere. It is also annoying to have to pay to enter a house of worship.

The Cathedral of Ávila is a Gothic church in Ávila in the south of Old Castile, Spain. The views just getting there on our bus you from Madrid were amazing! The architecture was just breathtaking! The were so many wonderful things to see in this old Spanish city. It was definitely a highlight of our vacation. There is a lot... More

During our trip to Europe we booked an all day trip through Dream Vacation Network, Avila and Segovia Day Trip. Out of 10 days, this was the highlight of our vacation. We road a luxury tour bus out to the mountains, about 1 1/2 hours. The views were incredible. Once we arrived at Avila we toured churches and than the... More

i most liked the museum of art attached to the cathedral

We had limited time in Avila, but we were able to fit in a quick visit to the cathedral before heading to the bus station for our bus to Segovia. I wish we stayed at the Avila cathedral longer. There are fantastic relics and artwork on display, in addition to the amazing construction and designs within the cathedral. They do... More

The Avila Cathedral is the first Gothic cathedral in Spain. Its construction started in 1172 and continued into the 14th century. The facade looks like a fortress because at that time there was continuous warfare with the Moors and the church had to provide refuge in case of invasion. The church started as a Romanesque church but became Gothic because... More