Why go
The twin late-Gothic towers expose how Valencia’s walls worked at street level. Their smooth cylindrical outer faces resisted attack, while the city side opens into rib-vaulted rooms; cannon damage from the 1808 siege makes the gate’s military history unusually easy to see without explanation.
What to look for
- Cannon scars from the 1808 siege remain visible on the outer walls.
- Smooth cylindrical fronts contrast with rooms left open toward the city.
- Ribbed vaults cover the interior chambers behind the gate.
Useful to know
- Walk around both sides to compare the defensive exterior with the open city-facing rooms.
- Use the gate as the western endpoint of a cross-Ciutat Vella walk to Torres de Serranos.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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