Torreón de los Guzmanes, Ávila

Name: Torreón de los Guzmanes
Address: Plaza Corral de Las Campanas 1, Ávila, 05001, Spain
Telephone: +34 920 20 62 22

#13 among attractions in Ávila

Monuments and statues, Forts and castles

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The Torreón de los Guzmanes is a Renaissance building located in the Spanish city of Ávila. It was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of monument on February 9, 1983. The publication in the Official State Gazette of the approval as BIC took place on March 22 of the same year. The building is also the current headquarters of the Provincial Council of Avila. The Argentine writer Enrique Larreta set part of his 1920 novel La Gloria de don Ramiro in this building.

Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 40°39'20"N, 4°42'5"W

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Plaza Corral de Las Campanas 1Ávila 05001 Spain

Contact

+34 920 20 62 22

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Torreón de los Guzmanes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ávila Cathedral, Real Monasterio de Santo Tomás, Basilica of San Vicente, Walls of Ávila.

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Which popular attractions are close to Torreón de los Guzmanes?

Nearby attractions include Iglesia-convento de Santa Teresa, Ávila (2 min walk), Church of San Juan Bautista, Ávila (2 min walk), Plaza del Mercado Chico, Ávila (3 min walk), Walls of Ávila, Ávila (3 min walk).

How to get to Torreón de los Guzmanes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torreón de los Guzmanes:

Bus

Arco del Rastro • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Arco de la Santa • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Train

Ávila (25 min walk)