Porta de la Mar

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Porta de la Mar, Memorial arch in Valencia, Spain.

Porta de la Mar is a memorial arch in Valencia with a central vault supported by side posts and bearing artistic reliefs by sculptor Vicente Navarro Romero. The structure combines these relief details with structural elements that define it as a gateway.

The monument was built after the Spanish Civil War to honor the fallen, replacing older gates that were demolished in 1868. The new structure thus connects remembrance of different historical moments in Valencia.

The structure displays a central cross beneath its arch and shows decorative elements reflecting local building traditions. Visitors notice these religious and artistic details when passing under the monument.

The monument is easy to reach and located beside several pedestrian paths running through Valencia's historic center. It serves visitors as a helpful reference point when exploring the district.

The original gates remain buried underground, while the current monument stands above as a modern interpretation of the historic entrance. This layering makes the long history of the place physically tangible.

GPS coordinates: 38.34446,-0.47973

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00

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