Vila Vella, Medieval fortified citadel in Tossa de Mar, Spain.
The stone walls of Vila Vella enclose a network of narrow streets leading to elevated viewpoints overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Costa Brava.
The construction of the fortification began in the 13th century to defend the coastal town against recurring attacks from North African pirates.
The Gothic church of Sant Vicenç exhibits architectural elements from the 15th century, including a pointed arch with six ribs meeting at a decorated keystone.
The medieval enclosure contains various restaurants and craft shops, while a lighthouse occupies the highest point of the former castle location.
Vila Vella stands as the last remaining fortified medieval settlement along the Catalan coast, with three cylindrical towers and four large defensive structures.
Location: Tossa de Mar
Elevation above the sea: 55 m
GPS coordinates: 41.71694,2.93389
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:44
Es Codolar
170 m
Museo Municipal de Tossa de Mar
119 m
Far de Tossa
150 m
Església Vella de Sant Vicenç
44 m
Creu de terme
111 m
Municipal Museum of Tossa de Mar
127 m
Can Ganga
181 m
Carrer Pescadors, 4
184 m
Can Ferrer
206 m
Can Canals
91 m
Carrer Estolt, 16
195 m
Ca na Marieta Xerach
92 m
Can Saura
187 m
Carrer Codolar, 8
170 m
Can Pere Ruaix
75 m
Can Martí
236 m
Estudi Padró
72 m
Casa Daniel
172 m
Can Dionís
130 m
Carrer del Comte Miró, 1
67 m
Casa Vicens Macià
234 m
House in carrer Portal, 9
140 m
House in carrer Roqueta, 16
174 m
House in carrer Mare de Déu dels Socors, 6
178 m
House in carrer Portal, 7
139 m
House in carrer Roqueta, 14
182 m
House in carrer del Socors, 16
225 m
House in carrer Mare de Déu dels Socors, 8
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