UNESCO WHS - Ávila - Basílica de San Vicente Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Spain Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches / Casco antiguo de Ávila e iglesias extramuros Founded in the 11th century to protect the Spanish territories from the Moors, this «City of Saints and Stones» has kept its medieval austerity. This purity of form can still be seen in the Gothic cathedral and the fortifications which are the most complete in Spain. The Basilica of San Vicente It is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in Spain.According to legend, Christian martyrs Vicente, Sabina and Cristeta were martyred during the rule of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Their corpses were buried into a rock and in 1175 the construction of a new basilica was started over their tombs. Name: Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches Site: Basilica of San Vicente / Basílica de San Vicente Country: Spain Location: Province of Ávila, Castile and León Inscription: 1985 Category: Cultural (iii)(iv) Unesco Ref: 348-003 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.