Hotel Palacio de los Velada

The Palacio de los Velada, is located in the historic center of the city of Avila, and has been declared World Heritage Site. It is right across from the Cathedral and near the Convent Museum of Santa Teresa.

The Palacio de los Velada, is an old and beautiful palace of the sixteenth century, which was restored respecting its history. All hotel facilities are modern and exquisite up to the smallest details. The hotel’s central courtyard is surrounded by a beautiful arched gallery.

The hotel offers a restaurant called "El Tostado" where you can find stunning chandeliers and a typical Spanish decoration, while enjoying fine dining typical of the region.

From the Palacio de los Velada, you can cross the street and visit the famous Cathedral of Avila that is surrounded by beautiful homes and palaces, including the Palacio de los Velada, the Rey Niño and the Valderrábanos.

Regarding the Cathedral, it is unclear when construction began, there are two theories, one stated by Alvar Garcia who says that construction began in 1091, on the remains of the church of San Salvador, when it was nearly destroyed by Muslim attacks, others believe that its construction began in the twelfth century, coinciding with the Castilian repopulation carried out by Raymond of Burgundy.

From the Palacio de los Velada, you can also visit the Provincial Museum, the Basilica of San Vicente and the Convent of Santa Teresa and the Convent of San José. The Convent of Santa Teresa, was built where the Saint was born. The chapel is decorated with old paintins with scenes showing the Saint’s power of levitation.

The Convent of San Jose, belongs to Carmelite nuns a monastic foundation first conducted by St. Teresa of Jesus who counted with the support of important personalities, such as Bishop Alvaro de Mendoza

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