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The Serrans Gate or Serranos Gate (Valencian: Porta dels Serrans, Valencian: [ˈpɔɾta ðels seˈrans]; Spanish: Puerta de Serranos, [ˈpweɾta ðe seˈranos]), also known as Serrans Towers or Serranos Towers (Valencian: Torres dels Serrans, Valencian: [ˈtorez ðels seˈrans]; Spanish: Torres de Serranos, [ˈtores ðe seˈranos]) is one of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall, the Christian Wall (Muralla cristiana), of the city of Valencia, Spain. It was built in Valencian Gothic style at the end of the 14th century (between 1392 and 1398). Its name is probably due to its location in the northeast of the old city centre, making it the entry point for the royal road (camà ral) connecting Valencia with the comarca or district of Els Serrans (along the road going northwest towards the mountains around Teruel and eventually leading to Saragossa) as well as the entry point for the royal road to Barcelona, or because the majority of settlers near there in the time of James I of Aragon were from the area around Teruel, whose inhabitants were often called serrans (mountain people) by the Valencians. Alternatively, the gate may also have been named after an important family, the Serrans, who lived in a street with the same name.
It is an important landmark and one of the best preserved monuments of Valencia. Of the ancient city wall, which was pulled down in 1865 on the orders of the provincial governor Cirilio Amorós, only the Serrans Towers, the 15th century Quart Towers, and some other archaeological remains and ruins, such as those of the Jewish Gate (Puerta de los JudÃos), have survived. The Torres de Serrans were built in the 14th century, 1392, by Pere Balaguer. It was the main entrance to the city and it was originally built with a defensive function. From 1586 until 1887 the towers were used as a prison for nobles.
oh, so much history! FRom 3 towers this one has the best view on the city, this one is the strongest one,comparing to Torres de Quart this one is more resistant.This was the main gate to the city, the royal gate, just for kings and important people! Every Sunday you have to see each tower for free until 14.30. Nice to know, isn't?
Martina MalesevFeb 16, 2018
Get into this huge door and remember the ancient times of Valencia as the capital of the Valencian Kingdom. This is a nice place to either start or finish your trip around the city center. It has proper lights at night and serves as a remind of the former wall that surrounded the city. Check the flag on top of the tower and see how proud are people from Valencia of their city. This is a must seen place.
Diego Fabian Pajarito GrajalesJan 23, 2018
Beautiful place for sightseeing. One of two old doors left from old walls of Valencia (Valencia had it 12 doors back in the times). You have to buy ticket to enter.
ANCIE WHITEFeb 22, 2018
It's a small tower with free entrance. Some stairs are really dangerous, if you look down you may fall off the tower. Nice floor windows to check you sfincter integrity))) And a nice view on all directions in the center of the city.
acemad1Feb 22, 2018
This are the old gates of the city. You can visit the monument for 2€ and enjoy a nice view of the old Turia riverbed and the old town. Part of the structure has transparent parts in the floor so you can walk over it and see the street below you.
Vanesa BoullosaJan 4, 2018
Free on bank holidays. A nice place for a stroll. Great views from the top.
Suzie O'DohertyApr 5, 2018
I thought it was amazing that access was free!!!! It was nice and busy, beautiful views from the top. I felt the handrails were a bit low and unsteady.
Rod GuzmanMar 20, 2018
Really nice place that sets the limit of the old city. The only problem is that it's almost never possible to go up to see the old city from the top.
Filip KraguljMar 20, 2018
Fantastic old tower marking boundary of old city. Well maintained. If you want to visit, it will cost you €2 for the privilege. Be wary of steep steps and low ceilings. Views from the top are impressive. If photographing tower from inside city, be careful of vehicles who use square as a cut through.
Andrew LongMay 3, 2018
Impressive old gate did not walk up so cannot comment. But i wod guess the views over Valencia are impressive. Its at the end of a great cafe and bar lined street. So have a coffee and enjoy the view
Ian HadridgeMay 1, 2018
Valencia is probably the best city I have ever been to it's got a race track ,old town ,new town airport, three beaches, bull ring, a river bed that runs through the city that has converted into a central icon fantastic place can't wait to go back
Anthony CarterApr 15, 2018
Northern old gate of the old city of Valencia. The gate was build in XIV century. Two octogonal towers flanck this door that faces the Turia River (now a park) and the Serrans bridge. Just majestic
Marcos TorrobaMay 2, 2018
Majestic tower of the past. It is sad to see that there is so little left of its history. What made my visit fun and worthwhile was my tour guide Luis of Guatemala origin. It was said that this gate once protected the city from many sieges from afar. The remains of the moat also showed that people put a lot of thoughts in protecting this city. No public restroom in the area. I did not go up in the tower.
Moria WongMay 11, 2018
It looks very nice. The entrance fee is just two euro. The view from the towers is nice but not super impressive.
Ralph van RoosmalenJun 5, 2018
Beautiful gate and a back drop for great photos. We were on a Segway tour. Loved it and our guides
Will EllisJun 3, 2018
An impressive, massive gate house in the old city walls. Well worth the 2 euros to go in if only for the great views it gives of Valencia. In the square at the base of the tower there is a good cafe/bar to refresh you after the exertions of your climb. A nearby ice-cream shop as well if that's what you fancy. All in all worth the short walk from the cathedral area.
David YeatesJul 11, 2018
Major tourist spot of Valencia. Very busy but a must to visit. Sheer size impressive. A great entry point into the old town.
Raymond AshcroftJul 13, 2018
Serranos Towers. In Spanish “Torres de Serranos“, are one of the twelve gates of the ancient walls that made up the city. Is a "must" go place to visit Valencia's downtown, you can get in and watch the Turia Garden from the top of the tower. I believe Sundays and Holidays you can go up for free. Around and passing through the tower, you will find a lot of restaurants and places to rent a bike.
Dani Hernandez VillavicencioJun 18, 2018
oh, so much history! FRom 3 towers this one has the best view on the city, this one is the strongest one,comparing to Torres de Quart this one is more resistant.This was the main gate to the city, the royal gate, just for kings and important people! Every Sunday you have to see each tower for free until 14.30. Nice to know, isn't?
Martina MalesevFeb 16, 2018
Get into this huge door and remember the ancient times of Valencia as the capital of the Valencian Kingdom. This is a nice place to either start or finish your trip around the city center. It has proper lights at night and serves as a remind of the former wall that surrounded the city. Check the flag on top of the tower and see how proud are people from Valencia of their city. This is a must seen place.
Diego Fabian Pajarito GrajalesJan 23, 2018
Beautiful place for sightseeing. One of two old doors left from old walls of Valencia (Valencia had it 12 doors back in the times). You have to buy ticket to enter.
ANCIE WHITEFeb 22, 2018
It's a small tower with free entrance. Some stairs are really dangerous, if you look down you may fall off the tower. Nice floor windows to check you sfincter integrity))) And a nice view on all directions in the center of the city.
acemad1Feb 22, 2018
This are the old gates of the city. You can visit the monument for 2€ and enjoy a nice view of the old Turia riverbed and the old town. Part of the structure has transparent parts in the floor so you can walk over it and see the street below you.
Vanesa BoullosaJan 4, 2018
Free on bank holidays. A nice place for a stroll. Great views from the top.
Suzie O'DohertyApr 5, 2018
I thought it was amazing that access was free!!!! It was nice and busy, beautiful views from the top. I felt the handrails were a bit low and unsteady.
Rod GuzmanMar 20, 2018
Really nice place that sets the limit of the old city. The only problem is that it's almost never possible to go up to see the old city from the top.
Filip KraguljMar 20, 2018
Fantastic old tower marking boundary of old city. Well maintained. If you want to visit, it will cost you €2 for the privilege. Be wary of steep steps and low ceilings. Views from the top are impressive. If photographing tower from inside city, be careful of vehicles who use square as a cut through.
Andrew LongMay 3, 2018
Impressive old gate did not walk up so cannot comment. But i wod guess the views over Valencia are impressive. Its at the end of a great cafe and bar lined street. So have a coffee and enjoy the view
Ian HadridgeMay 1, 2018
Valencia is probably the best city I have ever been to it's got a race track ,old town ,new town airport, three beaches, bull ring, a river bed that runs through the city that has converted into a central icon fantastic place can't wait to go back
Anthony CarterApr 15, 2018
Northern old gate of the old city of Valencia. The gate was build in XIV century. Two octogonal towers flanck this door that faces the Turia River (now a park) and the Serrans bridge. Just majestic
Marcos TorrobaMay 2, 2018
Majestic tower of the past. It is sad to see that there is so little left of its history. What made my visit fun and worthwhile was my tour guide Luis of Guatemala origin. It was said that this gate once protected the city from many sieges from afar. The remains of the moat also showed that people put a lot of thoughts in protecting this city. No public restroom in the area. I did not go up in the tower.
Moria WongMay 11, 2018
It looks very nice. The entrance fee is just two euro. The view from the towers is nice but not super impressive.
Ralph van RoosmalenJun 5, 2018
Beautiful gate and a back drop for great photos. We were on a Segway tour. Loved it and our guides
Will EllisJun 3, 2018
An impressive, massive gate house in the old city walls. Well worth the 2 euros to go in if only for the great views it gives of Valencia. In the square at the base of the tower there is a good cafe/bar to refresh you after the exertions of your climb. A nearby ice-cream shop as well if that's what you fancy. All in all worth the short walk from the cathedral area.
David YeatesJul 11, 2018
Major tourist spot of Valencia. Very busy but a must to visit. Sheer size impressive. A great entry point into the old town.
Raymond AshcroftJul 13, 2018
Serranos Towers. In Spanish “Torres de Serranos“, are one of the twelve gates of the ancient walls that made up the city. Is a "must" go place to visit Valencia's downtown, you can get in and watch the Turia Garden from the top of the tower. I believe Sundays and Holidays you can go up for free. Around and passing through the tower, you will find a lot of restaurants and places to rent a bike.
Dani Hernandez VillavicencioJun 18, 2018
oh, so much history! FRom 3 towers this one has the best view on the city, this one is the strongest one,comparing to Torres de Quart this one is more resistant.This was the main gate to the city, the royal gate, just for kings and important people! Every Sunday you have to see each tower for free until 14.30. Nice to know, isn't?
Martina MalesevFeb 16, 2018
Get into this huge door and remember the ancient times of Valencia as the capital of the Valencian Kingdom. This is a nice place to either start or finish your trip around the city center. It has proper lights at night and serves as a remind of the former wall that surrounded the city. Check the flag on top of the tower and see how proud are people from Valencia of their city. This is a must seen place.
Diego Fabian Pajarito GrajalesJan 23, 2018
Beautiful place for sightseeing. One of two old doors left from old walls of Valencia (Valencia had it 12 doors back in the times). You have to buy ticket to enter.
ANCIE WHITEFeb 22, 2018
It's a small tower with free entrance. Some stairs are really dangerous, if you look down you may fall off the tower. Nice floor windows to check you sfincter integrity))) And a nice view on all directions in the center of the city.
acemad1Feb 22, 2018
This are the old gates of the city. You can visit the monument for 2€ and enjoy a nice view of the old Turia riverbed and the old town. Part of the structure has transparent parts in the floor so you can walk over it and see the street below you.
Vanesa BoullosaJan 4, 2018
Free on bank holidays. A nice place for a stroll. Great views from the top.
Suzie O'DohertyApr 5, 2018
I thought it was amazing that access was free!!!! It was nice and busy, beautiful views from the top. I felt the handrails were a bit low and unsteady.
Rod GuzmanMar 20, 2018
Really nice place that sets the limit of the old city. The only problem is that it's almost never possible to go up to see the old city from the top.
Filip KraguljMar 20, 2018
Fantastic old tower marking boundary of old city. Well maintained. If you want to visit, it will cost you €2 for the privilege. Be wary of steep steps and low ceilings. Views from the top are impressive. If photographing tower from inside city, be careful of vehicles who use square as a cut through.
Andrew LongMay 3, 2018
Impressive old gate did not walk up so cannot comment. But i wod guess the views over Valencia are impressive. Its at the end of a great cafe and bar lined street. So have a coffee and enjoy the view
Ian HadridgeMay 1, 2018
Valencia is probably the best city I have ever been to it's got a race track ,old town ,new town airport, three beaches, bull ring, a river bed that runs through the city that has converted into a central icon fantastic place can't wait to go back
Anthony CarterApr 15, 2018
Northern old gate of the old city of Valencia. The gate was build in XIV century. Two octogonal towers flanck this door that faces the Turia River (now a park) and the Serrans bridge. Just majestic
Marcos TorrobaMay 2, 2018
Majestic tower of the past. It is sad to see that there is so little left of its history. What made my visit fun and worthwhile was my tour guide Luis of Guatemala origin. It was said that this gate once protected the city from many sieges from afar. The remains of the moat also showed that people put a lot of thoughts in protecting this city. No public restroom in the area. I did not go up in the tower.
Moria WongMay 11, 2018
It looks very nice. The entrance fee is just two euro. The view from the towers is nice but not super impressive.
Ralph van RoosmalenJun 5, 2018
Beautiful gate and a back drop for great photos. We were on a Segway tour. Loved it and our guides
Will EllisJun 3, 2018
An impressive, massive gate house in the old city walls. Well worth the 2 euros to go in if only for the great views it gives of Valencia. In the square at the base of the tower there is a good cafe/bar to refresh you after the exertions of your climb. A nearby ice-cream shop as well if that's what you fancy. All in all worth the short walk from the cathedral area.
David YeatesJul 11, 2018
Major tourist spot of Valencia. Very busy but a must to visit. Sheer size impressive. A great entry point into the old town.
Raymond AshcroftJul 13, 2018
Serranos Towers. In Spanish “Torres de Serranos“, are one of the twelve gates of the ancient walls that made up the city. Is a "must" go place to visit Valencia's downtown, you can get in and watch the Turia Garden from the top of the tower. I believe Sundays and Holidays you can go up for free. Around and passing through the tower, you will find a lot of restaurants and places to rent a bike.
Dani Hernandez VillavicencioJun 18, 2018
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