Torres de Quart

Valencia, Spain

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.

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Founded: 1441-1493
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Paul Bissell (6 months ago)
This is both a fascinating peak into history and a great place to view the Valencia skyline. This tower is one of two in the city and they are the last parts of the old city wall still standing. If you look at the outside walls, you can still see the pockmarks from cannon balls and musket balls! This is not the place for anyone with mobility problems because there are so many steep steps and to reach the roof there is a very tight spiral staircase. However, if you are reasonably fit, the effort is definitely worth it. It is very cheap to enter, 2 Euros for adults. So it makes for a very interesting and inexpensive addition to your visit to the old town of Valencia.
saverio mosti (7 months ago)
It is a very good opportunity for take a look to the city from an high ground. The ticket costs 2€ (1€ for students). There are a big number ofIt is a very good opportunity to take a look to the city from an high ground. The ticket costs 2€ (1€ for students). There are a big number of steps so it's not suitable for people with physical disabilities who don't allow you to climb stairs.
Marin “SayanMk” Kolev (8 months ago)
Not that great for a view, but the entrance was cheap so it's ok if you're around and in no hurry. A bit much the heat was, and the inside has nothing whatsoever interesting or even a bench, but, oh well
L S R (11 months ago)
Awesome view from the top! Ticket costed between 2-3€, fair price. It was impressive to see the shooting holes ?️ on the towers. No toilet available for visitors.
Gyuri Zelena (11 months ago)
Nice lookout point above the rooftops of the old town. Climbing the towers is free, but pretty steep with a lot of stairs, better in the morning or when it's not too hot. There's free running water from a tap somewhere at the middle level, next to a door.
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