Torres de Quart, Medieval fortified gate in Ciutat Vella, Spain.
Torres de Quart is a medieval gate with two tall cylindrical towers connected by a rectangular structure forming the passage through the former city wall. The building displays characteristic features of Valencian Gothic with pointed arches, steep staircases, and vaulted ceilings inside.
The gate was built between 1441 and 1469 by architects Pere Compte and Francesc Baldomar and served as the western entrance from Castile into medieval Valencia. It later came under fire from French artillery during Napoleon's siege of the city in 1808, leaving visible marks on its outer walls.
The towers embody Valencia's identity as a frontier city between two kingdoms and still speak to the importance of the western city boundary. Their architecture reflects the pride of medieval citizens who built this fortification to protect their trade routes.
The gate sits near Plaza Santa Úrsula and is easily reached on foot from the city center. You can see the outside at any time, but check opening hours if you want to explore the interior.
The outer walls still bear bullet holes and scars from the French bombardment during the Napoleonic wars. These damages were never repaired and silently tell the story of the battles the city endured.
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