Las Bóvedas del Carmen

About the museum

Las Bóvedas del Carmen is a heritage tourist site in Ávila that reopened in 2022 with a permanent exhibition devoted to the city's former alcázar. It also displays pieces found in various archaeological excavations carried out in Ávila.

The exhibition reconstructs the alcázar in three dimensions at three periods: the 15th century, in the time of Henry IV; the 16th century, with the reforms of Philip II; and the 19th century, until its demolition. The reconstructions are based on plans by military engineers and on documents from the Archivo General de Simancas.

The alcázar was a royal residence and the setting for events such as the so-called Farsa de Ávila. It later passed to the Ministry of War and to the town council, deteriorated and was demolished in the middle decades of the 20th century. Today the 15th-century escarpment and the moat are preserved.

Highlights

• 3D reconstruction of Ávila's alcázar in three periods
• Pieces from archaeological excavations in the city
• Free admission
• Guided tours on the route “Ávila arqueológica”

Permanent exhibition

• Reconstrucción 3D del alcázar de Ávila – Permanent exhibition with three-dimensional reconstructions of the alcázar in the 15th, 16th and 19th centuries, together with finds from excavations in the city.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission according to the municipal information on the reopening.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

It is in the historic centre, next to the city walls and the Torreón del Carmen. The Visitor Reception Centre is at Avenida de Madrid, 39.

Amenities & dining

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