Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
Calle Reyes Católicos
Ávila, September 2025
“The hermitage of Our Lady of the Snows is a Catholic temple in the Spanish city of Ávila. Located within the city of Ávila, within the walls, this chapel was founded by María Dávila. It is located in a central and busy spot in the city: Calle Reyes Católicos (previously known as ‘de Andrín’ or ‘del Comercio’). Solidly constructed, it is built of Berroqueña stone, laid on ashlars. According to Juan Martín Carramolino, it is thought to be a disproportionate building, as its height does not correspond to its other tiny dimensions. Next to the chapel were the houses that served as the residence of the Franciscan nuns from the time they abandoned their original convent of Villa Dei on the Gordillas mountain until they settled in a convent built in the city. In 1600, Antonio Gutiérrez de Vayas and his wife María de la Concepción obtained the right to patronage this chapel.” (Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, Wikipedia)
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