Nothing that spectacular about the structure itself. But does give a great view of all of the walled city. Go there for the photo opportunity. 10 minutes there will give you enough time there. No need to dawdle. head for more interesting structures in the walled city itself.
It is worth the walk out of town to see the old bridge and then walk up to the four columns to get a great view over the walls and old city of Avila.
It's a structure of four concrete posts round a cross standing on a low piece of rock just outside the town, marking, we are told, the place where the young Saint Teresa and her brother's uncle caught up with them when they'd run away to fight the Moors. Lots of people go there to take photographs of each other, or of the town with the walls round it, or of each other with the town with the walls round it in the background. Nothing to get excited about, really. It's free.
The city is most famous for its walls and if you really want to get a view of the scale of construction that went into encircling the town then you must stop here. It's all good and well to see them up close but to see how they enclose the town was amazing. This vantage point is on the side of the road and the parking lot is a decent size but try to park further up (on the way to Salamanca direction) the car park as tour buses stop here and if your parked on the otherside you may get blocked in.
Visited the city in our way to Portugal. This specific stop presents a great view and interesting history. If visiting Avila, you should stop here.
This is the best place to head for views of the complete walled city of Ávila. You can walk here in about 20 minutes, crossing the old roman bridge in the process which is also well worth a visit. Visit it in the daytime and also at night. In June, I found the sun was in the best position late afternoon and go again when the city is illuminated as it is the largest illuminated monument in the world. Simply stunning. For those less able to walk to the 4 posts or with mobility issues, you can catch the tuk tuk, a little chauffeur driven carriage which holds 5 people at 5 euros per head. There is automatic commentary and the driver will impart his local knowledge as well although in Spanish which was great as we are all learning Spanish so was a great opportunity
It is worth taking in the view from the four posts and getting that family picture before leaving town. A good culmination to an enjoyable day and a unique town.
We visited this little shrine which is next to our hotel. There is not much to it and not worth the effort except for the view of the city.
Great view of the wall-surrounded city made me think of Attila the Hun, when he stood on a commanding point ouside the city, looked into lights of the city and thought of the conquest tomorrow. Well, if ignoring that Attila had never been in Espana. Bring a beer there and feel the heroic spirit.
I'm sure that everything is already said about this place, once its mandatory to visit, for everyone who wants to enjoy the best view over the Wall. Some of the best pictures taken in my trip ;)