Introduction to Ávila Cathedral: Avila Cathedral (Ávila Chatedral) was built in the early 12th century and was not completed until the 16th century. It is one of the earliest Gothic churches in Spain. The circular hall is integrated with the ancient city wall. Its outer wall is made of granite and the interior is made of spotted red and white stones. It is a church with the function of a castle.
The main building of the cathedral includes a nave, wing corridors, two towers and multiple chapels. The appearance is very simple and simple, but the interior is impressive: the altar screen in the central chapel depicting the life of Christ was designed by Pedro Bellu. Works by Gert (Prdro Berrugrete); the choir in the church is decorated with silversmith-style carvings, which is a Renaissance style; the interior is richly decorated with gold ornaments, oil paintings and various sculptures including full-length statues, busts and reliefs. Sculptures and paintings, while the attached museum collects paintings from the Roman period, among which Juan de Alfa's "Sacrament Stand" is the most famous.

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