Lynne on Muralla looking at Avila Cathedral

Trip to Avila

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December 10th 2005
My friends Winnie, Mike, and I headed off to Avila today for a day trip from Madrid. Avila is located 1 and a half hours west of Madrid. Avila is a medieval town and the birthplace of St. Theresa of Avila who was born and lived here in the 16th century. The town is surrounded by two kilometers of medieval walls and nearly ninety stout towers completely encircle the old part of town. They are an im ... read more

Europe » Spain

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more