Palacio de Los Almarza (Ávila)

Palace in Ávila

Palacio De Los Almarza Avila — CC BY-SA 2.0 / Luis Rogelio HM

Palacio de Los Almarza is a 16th century palace located in Ávila, Spain. Today occupied by the community of the Sisters of Mary. It was designated a National Monument in 1992.

What does the Palacio de Los Almarza in Ávila look like?

The Palacio de Los Almarza was built in granite masonry with a Renaissance front, with details in Gothic style, is of particular interest. It boasts a semi-circular arch with large voussoirs under a window in the shape of an ogee arch with a storiated embrasure. The unit is set in a moulded panel frame and there are coat of arms on the sides.

This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission at no additional cost to you!

Visiting Palacio de Los Almarza (Ávila)

Address: Siervas De María Ministras De Los Enfermos Provincia De Castilla Curia Provincial C. Madre Soledad, 2 05001 Ávila Spain

Duration: 20 minutes

Tours and Activities from Ávila

Latest Blogs from Ávila

15 Palaces to Discover in Avila

Avila is a beautifully historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage site with perfectly preserved medieval city walls, which are typical of the city’s predominant Romanesque architecture. If you live in Madrid or you are visiting the capital, it is a must-see since it is only one hour away by car or train.

Andrew Ashton

23rd February 2022 · 6 min read

Walking the Walls of Ávila

Most people who visit Ávila come to see its Medieval Walls. With 2,516 meters in perimeter, 87 towers or cubes (it had 88, what happened to the missing one? ), 9 gates , more than 2,500 battlements , 12 meters high (on average) and 3 meters thick you can see why.

Andrew Ashton

22nd February 2022 · 14 min read

Self-Guided Walking tour of Ávila (with Maps!)

Ávila will always be associated with the image of its city walls. Visible from far away, they are among the best-preserved and most complete in Europe.

Andrew Ashton

4th February 2022 · 4 min read