Porta de Mallorca, Medieval city gate in Alcúdia, Spain
Description
The Puerta de Mallorca is one of three preserved entrances in the medieval stone wall surrounding Alcúdia. The fortification rises to about 6 meters in height and works together with numerous watchtowers to form a connected defense system.
History
King James II ordered the construction of these fortifications in the late 13th century to protect the city from pirate attacks. This structure became the center of a larger defense network that monitored the coastal area.
Culture
The gate reflects the building traditions of Mallorca and served as part of the city's defense network against threats from the sea. Today, visitors can observe the construction methods that shaped this location.
Practical
You can reach the walkable sections of the wall through this entrance and look out over the old town with its stone houses and narrow streets. The path along the wall offers different perspectives of the city at various points.
Did you know?
The entire fortification was built without mortar, showing the exceptional building techniques of the Middle Ages. The stones fit together so precisely that no binding material was needed to create a lasting structure.
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