UNESCO WHS - Ávila - Iglesia de San Andrés 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 Church of San Andrés is a romanesque church built at the beginning of the 12th century outside the city walls of Ávila. It is one of the oldest church in the city. Name: Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches Site: Church of San Andrés / Iglesia de San Andrés Country: Spain Location: Province of Ávila, Castile and León Inscription: 1985 Category: Cultural (iii)(iv) Unesco Ref: 348-004 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.