the four posts

I'm sure that everything is already said about this place, once its mandatory to visit, for everyone who wants to enjoy the best view over the Wall. Some of the best pictures taken in my trip ;)

The city is most famous for its walls and if you really want to get a view of the scale of construction that went into encircling the town then you must stop here. It's all good and well to see them up close but to see how they enclose the town was amazing. This vantage point is on the side of the road and the parking lot is a decent size but try to park further up (on the way to Salamanca direction) the car park as tour buses stop here and if your parked on the otherside you may get blocked in.

Great view of the wall-surrounded city made me think of Attila the Hun, when he stood on a commanding point ouside the city, looked into lights of the city and thought of the conquest tomorrow. Well, if ignoring that Attila had never been in Espana. Bring a beer there and feel the heroic spirit.

This is the spot for views of the city of Avila. I believe it is the spot where St. Teresa of Avila's uncle found her and her cousin when they were running away to be martyrs (don't quote me on this). The spot itself is lovely though very close to the road.

We had difficulties finding the A2 to Salamanca when leaving Avila. It is not clearly indicated and you will find many road signs with destinations you do not want to go to. So just remember that the Four Posts are on the western side of the old town and that you cross the bridge to get there, and there you will see road signs with Salamanca on them. The A2 to Salamanca is smooth a billiard table.

Nothing that spectacular about the structure itself. But does give a great view of all of the walled city. Go there for the photo opportunity. 10 minutes there will give you enough time there. No need to dawdle. head for more interesting structures in the walled city itself.

Visited the city in our way to Portugal. This specific stop presents a great view and interesting history. If visiting Avila, you should stop here.

Great views of the historic walls, great photo point giving 'professional' photographs of the city of Avila.Said to be the place where Saint Teresa contemplated.

It is worth the walk out of town to see the old bridge and then walk up to the four columns to get a great view over the walls and old city of Avila.

This is the best place to head for views of the complete walled city of Ávila. You can walk here in about 20 minutes, crossing the old roman bridge in the process which is also well worth a visit. Visit it in the daytime and also at night. In June, I found the sun was in the best position late afternoon and go again when the city is illuminated as it is the largest illuminated monument in the world. Simply stunning. For those less able to walk to the 4 posts or with mobility issues, you can catch the tuk tuk, a little chauffeur driven carriage which holds 5 people at 5 euros per head. There is automatic commentary and the driver will impart his local knowledge as well although in Spanish which was great as we are all learning Spanish so was a great opportunity

It's a structure of four concrete posts round a cross standing on a low piece of rock just outside the town, marking, we are told, the place where the young Saint Teresa and her brother's uncle caught up with them when they'd run away to fight the Moors. Lots of people go there to take photographs of each other, or of the town with the walls round it, or of each other with the town with the walls round it in the background. Nothing to get excited about, really. It's free.

We visited this little shrine which is next to our hotel. There is not much to it and not worth the effort except for the view of the city.

We visited in May 2011 and it was fascinating to look into the walled city from above then visit the walled city to stroll around and having a bite to eat.

This is the just the right spot to take a photo of Old Avila and it's walls, in a global perspective.

It is worth taking in the view from the four posts and getting that family picture before leaving town. A good culmination to an enjoyable day and a unique town.