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Los Cuatro Postes, Avila

Los Cuatro Postes, Avila
Los Cuatro Postes, with a view of Avila's walls.
Photo Creative Commons License Manuel M. Vicente.

Four Posts
The Four Posts by night. Photo Creative Commons License daviddrh.

Location map and aerial view of Los Cuatro Postes. For a larger interactive view, see our Avila Map.



Los Cuatro Postes ("The Four Posts") is a little shrine 1.5km outside the walled city of Ávila. A cross covered by a four-posted canopy marks the spot where, at age seven, St. Teresa's uncle stopped her from running off with her brother to seek martyrdom in battle with the Moors. Perched atop a small hill, the site also provides fine views of the town's famed medieval walls.

Quick Facts

Site Information
Names: Los Cuatro Postes
Location:Avila, Castile and Leon, Spain
Category: Catholic Shrines
Faith:Christianity
Denomination:Catholic
Status:ruins
Visitor Information
Coordinates: 40.659917° N, 4.711088° W   (view on Google Maps)

Note: This information was accurate when published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

Travel Resources for Avila

Article Sources

Article written by Holly Hayes with reference to the following sources:

  1. St. Teresa in Avila - Rough Guide to Spain


Article last updated: 07/19/2009.





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