El Barco de Ávila

El Barco de Ávila, Spain
Castle of El Barco de Ávila, built in the 12th century.

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Coordinates: 40°21′35″N 5°31′25″W / 40.35972°N 5.52361°W / 40.35972; -5.52361
Country Spain Spain
Autonomous community Castile and León
Province Ávila
Comarca El Barco de Ávila - Piedrahíta
Government
  Mayor Agustín González González
Area
  Total 12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 1,009 m (3,310 ft)
Population (2010)
  Total 2,771
  Density 230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Barcenses
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website Official website

El Barco de Ávila is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain.

Main sights

  • Castle (12th century, rebuilt in the 14th century)
  • Casa del Reloj
  • Romanesque bridge
  • Hermitage of Santísimo Cristo del Caño
  • Hermitage of San Pedro de El Barco
  • 12th century walls

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