Serranos Gate

Valencia, Spain

The Serrans Gate or Serranos Gate is one of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall, the Christian Wall (Muralla cristiana), of the city of Valencia, Spain. It was built in Valencian Gothic style at the end of the 14th century (between 1392 and 1398). Its name is probably due to its location in the northwest of the old city centre, making it the entry point for the royal road (camí ral) connecting Valencia with the comarca or district of Els Serrans (along the road going northwest towards the mountains around Teruel and eventually leading to Saragossa) as well as the entry point for the royal road to Barcelona, or because the majority of settlers near there in the time of James I of Aragon were from the area around Teruel, whose inhabitants were often called serrans (mountain people) by the Valencians. Alternatively, the gate may also have been named after an important family, the Serrans, who lived in a street with the same name.

Serrans Gate is an important landmark and one of the best preserved monuments of Valencia. The walls consist of very solid stone, as their main purpose was fortification. However, they are covered with a cladding of limestone, mainly from Alginet, a town near Valencia, in order to give the building a more luxurious, distinguished appearance.

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Founded: 1392-1398
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Yusuf Officewala (5 months ago)
I had only one day in Valencia. It is not at all enough. Valencia is much bigger and more interesting. I could have easily spent three or even four more days. Torres de Serrano was the first monument I visited. It is a fortified gate that probably was a part of a defensive wall. It is very tall and you get a very nice view of the surrounding area from the top. There is an entrance fee of €2. That lets you enter the monument and climb the steps to the top. The steps were tall, so I had to hold the railing to climb up and down. I saw several other people who were able to climb the steps with relative ease, so it was just me. The views from the top are fantastic.
Tatiana Gangina (6 months ago)
Old town gates that are in perfect condition and you can climb here. As Valencia doesn’t have a lot of view points, it could be the good one. In May 2024 tickets cost only 2 euro, no big queues either. A lot of points from where you can make a good photo. However, be careful if you are afraid of heights. There are some open spaces (i.e. without protecting glass/with low fence) and some may feel uncomfortable.
Paul Heller (6 months ago)
One of the main gates to the city, historically speaking. Very grand. Can pay to enter and walk to the top for views, however its not tall enough for great pictures.
Pedro Benissa (7 months ago)
A superb gateway in what was once part of the Valencia city defensive walls in the Middle Ages. In wonderful condition with amazing views from it's ramparts. A must-see visitor attraction in an incredible City that everyone must visit!
KT (8 months ago)
A must-see in Valencia! Huge, breathtaking towers that used to be the city gate. Nowadays you can walk through the huge gate into the old town and feel the medieval atmosphere. I definitely recommend to climb the stairs. There's no entry fee. Visit the top of the towers and enjoy the great view over Valencia. It's good not to have fear of heights though ;)
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