Puerta del Peso de la Harina (Flour Weight Gate), Avila
The Flour Weighing Gate is a part of 脕vila's medieval city walls and dates back to the Middle Ages, specifically to the 14th century.
The gate's name, "Peso de la Harina," translates to "Flour Weighing." Historically, the gate served as a checkpoint where merchants and traders entering the city were required to weigh their flour and grains. This practice was essential for tax collection and ensuring fair trade within the city.
The gate is characterized by its medieval defensive architecture. It features robust stone walls and towers, typical of fortified gates of that era. The gate's design was primarily functional, serving both as a point of entry and a defensive structure. Surrounding buildings and streets have developed around the gate, making it an integral part of the city's architecture and history.
The gate's name, "Peso de la Harina," translates to "Flour Weighing." Historically, the gate served as a checkpoint where merchants and traders entering the city were required to weigh their flour and grains. This practice was essential for tax collection and ensuring fair trade within the city.
The gate is characterized by its medieval defensive architecture. It features robust stone walls and towers, typical of fortified gates of that era. The gate's design was primarily functional, serving both as a point of entry and a defensive structure. Surrounding buildings and streets have developed around the gate, making it an integral part of the city's architecture and history.
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Sight Name: Puerta del Peso de la Harina (Flour Weight Gate)
Sight Location: Avila, Spain (See walking tours in Avila)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Avila, Spain (See walking tours in Avila)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Perhaps the most 16th-century town in Spain, 脕vila is the highest provincial capital in the country, perched over 1,130 meters above sea level on the right bank of the Adaja River. The altitude earned the city its name. 脕vila's roots date back to pre-Roman times when the area was inhabited by the Vettones who built here a formidable fortress called Obila, meaning "High Mountain".... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles