Torres de Quart

The Torres de Quart is one of the two remaining gates of the old Valencia city wall. It was built between 1441 and 1493 to the site of 11th century Moorish gate. 

Over the subsequent centuries, the city of València was not placed under siege. While the walls of the city were in disrepair, the towers continued to be anchor points in the defense of the city. In the 17th century, the tower was also being used as a women's prison, with many inmates being prostitutes. In 1808, during the Battle of Valencia in the Peninsular War, cannonballs and bullets from French troops damaged the gate. The holes were preserved during future restorations as a memory of the occasion.

The gate was declared a national monument in 1931. It has undergone several restorations and now serves as a tourist attraction.

Address
Plaça de Santa Úrsula 1, Valencia, Spain

Established
1441-1493