History of Avila History of Avila Ávila, with accent on the Á is
the right way of writing its name in Spanish, may have been the
ancient town known as Abula, mentioned by Ptolemy in his
Geographia (II 6, 60) as being located in the Iberian region of
Bastetania. Abula is mentioned as one of the first cities in
Hispania that was Christianized, specifically by Saint Secundus
(San Segundo). However, Avila may have been the ancient Obila
instead, while Abula may have been the town of Abla. Medieval
History of Avila Avila is most known for the medieval city
walls, that were constructed of brown granite in 1090:
surmounted by a breastwork, with eighty-eight towers and nine
gateways, they are still in excellent repair, but a large part
of the city lies beyond their perimeter. The Gothic cathedral is
integrated into the city's defences. It was built between the
12th and 14th centuries, and has the appearance of a fortress,
with embattled walls and two solid towers. It contains many
interesting sculptures and paintings