Torre mudéjar de la Alcudia, Gothic Mudéjar bell tower in Jérica, Spain
Description
The Torre Mudéjar de la Alcudia is a bell tower with three octagonal sections made of masonry with different widths. The structure rises above the town and shapes the local skyline with its vertical form.
History
Construction began in 1616 over an earlier structure, designed by monk Fray Antón Ortín and built by stonemason Domingo Frasnedo. In the 19th century, it served as an artillery fort during the First Carlist War.
Culture
The tower displays a blend of Gothic and Moorish building styles that were common in this region. You can see how Christian and Islamic construction techniques came together in one structure.
Practical
The tower is visible from outside and shapes the townscape of Jérica. You can best explore the surroundings on foot and take note of local paths for access.
Did you know?
Five bells of different sizes hang in the second section of the tower, with the largest making a particularly deep sound. This bell collection defines the acoustic character and identity of the town.
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