⛪ Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches: Church of San Martín
Romanesque church outside Ávila's medieval walls
📋 Fast Facts
- Romanesque architecture, constructed during the medieval period
- Located outside Ávila's walled city in Castilla y León, Spain
- Part of UNESCO World Heritage designation since 1985
- Component of "Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches"
The Church of San Martín stands as a significant example of Romanesque religious architecture in Ávila, positioned beyond the city's famous medieval fortifications. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches," a designation that encompasses both the walled city and several churches situated outside its walls. The designation recognizes the exceptional preservation of Ávila's medieval urban character and its associated ecclesiastical heritage ...