St. Peter's Church, Ávila

Name: St. Peter's Church
Address: Ávila, Spain

#14 among attractions in Ávila

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The church of San Pedro is a Romanesque temple located in the Spanish city of Ávila. It was declared a national monument on May 30, 1914, by a royal order published in the Gaceta de Madrid on June 10 of the same year, with the rubric of Francisco Bergamín, Minister of Public Instruction and Fine Arts. It currently has the status of Bien de Interés Cultural.

It has been expressly declared a World Heritage Site in 1985, as an individual element of the set of the Old City of Avila and churches outside the walls.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 40°39'15"N, 4°41'43"W

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

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Basilica of San Vicente, Ávila
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Well preserved Medieval city walls
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Convento de San José, Ávila
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0.7 miW
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Roman bridge of Ávila, Ávila
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~1750 ftNW
Forts and castles
Palacio de Bracamonte, Ávila
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~1610 ftNW
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Church of San Andrés, Ávila
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0.6 miN
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Convento de la Encarnación, Ávila
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Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter's Church?

Nearby attractions include San Pedro Church, Ávila (1 min walk), Ávila Cathedral, Ávila (4 min walk), Convento de San José, Ávila (5 min walk), Los Serrano Palace, Ávila (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter's Church:

Bus

Mercado Grande • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Francisco Gallego • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Train

Ávila (18 min walk)