Basilica of San Vicente, Ávila

Name: Basilica of San Vicente
Address: Calle San Vicente, 4, Ávila, 05001, Spain
Telephone: +34 920 25 52 30

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The Basilica de los Santos Hermanos Mártires, Vicente, Sabina y Cristeta, best known as Basilica de San Vicente, is a church in Ávila, Spain. It is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the country. ()

Local name: Basílica de San Vicente Unesco: from 1985Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 40°39'29"N, 4°41'46"W

Address

Calle San Vicente, 4Ávila 05001 Spain

Contact

+34 920 25 52 30

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Day trips

Basilica of San Vicente – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ávila Cathedral, Real Monasterio de Santo Tomás, Walls of Ávila, Iglesia-convento de Santa Teresa.

~940 ftS
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Bridge
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Forts and castles
Palacio de Bracamonte, Ávila
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0.4 miNW
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Convento de la Encarnación, Ávila
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~1770 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Forts and castles
Torreón de los Guzmanes, Ávila
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of San Vicente?

Nearby attractions include Church of San Andrés, Ávila (3 min walk), Los Serrano Palace, Ávila (4 min walk), Palacio de Bracamonte, Ávila (4 min walk), Ávila Cathedral, Ávila (5 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of San Vicente by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of San Vicente:

Bus

San Vicente • Lines: 1, 2 (1 min walk)
Colegio Santa Teresa • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)

Train

Ávila (18 min walk)