Avila was founded in the 11th century. Walking around this ancient city kinda feels like you’re in a Game of Thrones postcard with 9 gates and 88 towers.
Toledo, a great day trip during your stay in Madrid, is a really unique city where Christian, Muslim, and Jewish histories all come together in a way that somehow works.
Cáceres combines history with beauty that you’ll want to post on Instagram. This UNESCO World Heritage has Roman, Islamic, Gothic, and Renaissance vibes, all within its ancient walls.
It’s got the best-preserved Roman walls on the planet, and they’re a UNESCO World Heritage site, too! You can actually walk on top of these walls to get some pretty epic views of the city and the Minho River.
Segovia’s claim to fame is its dreamy castle and Roman aqueduct with more than 160 arches. While it’s not entirely walled, it’s close enough to make this list!