Church sights in Ávila
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Basílica de San Vicente
Unlike much of Ávila's often sombre and brooding religious architecture, this graceful church is a masterpiece of Romanesque simplicity: a series of largely Gothic modifications in sober granite contrasted with the warm sandstone of the Romanesque original. Work started in the 11th century, supposedly on the site where three martyrs – San Vicente and his sisters – were slaughtered by the Romans in the early 4th century. Their canopied cenotaph is an outstanding piece of Romanesque style with nods to the Gothic, and stands in stark contrast to the weathered headstones on the floor of the main nave, some dating back to the 17th century; don't forget to take a peek at the…
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Iglesia de San Pedro
One of the city's later churches, its light, sandstone exterior is a pleasant complement to the granite austerity that reigns inside the city walls.
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Iglesia de San Andrés
North of the old city and dating from the 12th century, this is Ávila's oldest church and a fine example of Romanesque architecture, although the exterior is a little scarred by later restorations. Opening hours can be unreliable; check at the tourist office.
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Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
This quiet parish church dates from the 16th century and contains the font in which Santa Teresa was baptised on 4 April 1515.
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