Los Cuatro Postes, Avila

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.

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Quick Facts on Los Cuatro Postes

Site Information
Names:Los Cuatro Postes
Country:Spain
Categories:shrines; ruins
Status: ruins
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:40.659917° N, 4.711088° W
Address:Avila, Spain
Lodging:View hotels near Los Cuatro Postes
Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours and prices can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

References

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

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