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Los Cuatro Postes

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Ávila, medieval walled city and The four posts, monument in Castile and Leon, Spain; Shutterstock ID 1477036061;

Northwest of the city, on the road to Salamanca, Los Cuatro Postes provides the best views of Ávila's walls. It also marks the place where Santa Teresa and her brother were caught by their uncle as they tried to run away from home (they were hoping to achieve martyrdom at the hands of the Muslims). The best views are at night.

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