Avila, Spain

Come on a journey to the medieval city of Avila! The entire Old Town of Avila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For pilgrims, the city of Avila is important because of its association with great mystic & reformer St. Teresa, a 16th century Carmelite nun; the first woman to be honored as a Doctor of the Church. Explore Convento de Santa Teresa, containing her relics, and Monasterio de la Encarnacion where she lived. Learn about this fascinating saint who reformed the Carmelites alongside St. John of the Cross Receive precious spiritual insights you can learn for your daily life from St. Teresa's practical wisdom. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org Help us continue! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate