La Casa del Puente is a magical place standing in Ávila, less than a kilometer away from the Lienzo Norte conference and exhibition center and just a stone's throw from the Four Posts. It is a space where trails and paths blend with history and culture.
In the vicinity of this dream apartment, a mantle of beauty and splendor unfolds: churches that have been defying time for centuries, palaces that evoke the times when the lords of these lands dominated power, and access to the imposing medieval wall full of grandeur and mystery.
A wall that was erected in the 11th century, with the style and harmony of Romanesque architecture, built on the foundations of another that was there before it. Many centuries have passed since then, and the wall has witnessed history, the progress and setbacks of wars, the beating of the city, the laughter and tears of its people. Stones have been removed to build other structures, buildings have been added to save on walls, many crenellations have collapsed, and even a famous film director in the 1950s proposed to the mayor of the city, in a movie scene, to demolish a part of the wall with catapults and then replace it as it was. Fortunately, the mayor of those years was not like those of today. However, over the centuries, many rehabilitations have been carried out, resulting in the architectural beauty that we can admire today. The wall can be visited almost all the way around, and from La Casa del Puente, privileged access is only 20 meters away.
In the city of Ávila, the Adaja River, an important tributary of the Duero River, flows placidly through the landscape, giving its soft song and its crystal shine to those who wish to be lulled by its murmur. In summer, the flow may decrease, but the beauty of the place remains immense. La Casa del Puente is located in its surroundings, offering a magnificent walk along its banks. The Romanesque bridge, which gives its name to the house, is very close and is a place full of history and mystery.
Ávila is a charming city, where manor houses and palaces recall the greatness and importance of the city in past times. There are many buildings from the time of Saint Teresa, the patron saint of the city, such as her first foundation, the Monastery of the Incarnation, and even the house where she lived, as well as several important relics.
In Ávila, there are always cultural activities, it is a magnificent place to escape from big cities and enjoy culture, art, nature, and good food. Welcome to La Casa del Puente!