Avila, Central Spain

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The Medieval city of Avila, in central Spain, presents a mixture of Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions.

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The Medieval City of Avila in Central Spain, presents a mixture of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian traditions. It is well preserve fortification walls built in the 12th Century completely encircled the ancient center. The modern part of the city has developed outside these walls.
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