Serranos Towers

Plaza de los Fueros, s/n; 46003 - Valencia

TOURISTIC AREA: Historical center

Torres de Serranos. Witness to history and tradition

In the 14th century, King Peter IV ordered the reinforcement of the medieval city walls and commissioned Pere Balaguer to build a new monumental gate. The Serranos Towers were conceived not only as a defensive structure, but also as a symbol of the prestige and growth of medieval Valencia.

The two grand polygonal towers flanked the main entrance to the city from Aragón. Through them passed kings and ambassadors, as well as merchants and travellers (the “serranos” who gave the towers their name).

Besides serving as a defensive bastion, the towers were used as a prison for nobles and knights between the 16th and 19th centuries. In 1865, they survived the demolition of the medieval walls. During the Spanish Civil War, they safeguarded masterpieces from the Prado Museum. Today, they are the annual setting for the Crida (the traditional opening ceremony of the Fallas festival).

Why visit the Serranos Towers

✓ They are an impressive remnant of Valencia’s medieval wall, a symbol of the city’s wealth at the time

✓ They have been declared a National Monument

✓ They have played an important role throughout history

✓ To witness the Crida (the official start of the Fallas festival)

What to see at the Serranos Towers

✓ Gothic architecture

From the outside, they appear as two impenetrable towers. At the rear, however, the structure opens up to reveal several Gothic-style rooms with pointed arches and ribbed vaults.

✓ Panoramic views

Although the towers are not particularly tall, their terraces offer beautiful panoramic views of the city and the Turia Garden.

✓ The Crida

On the last Sunday of February, the Fallera Mayor (Fallas Queen) of València uses this symbolic setting to invite locals and visitors alike to the Fallas festival. The Crida is a call to enjoy the celebrations and Valencian traditions.

Details

Business schedule
Schedule info
Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sundays and public holidays from 10 am to 2 pm

(access allowed until 30 minutes before closing time).

- The Towers will be closed 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 25 December.

- Visits to the Serranos Towers are subject to the presence of sunlight and may be limited by weather conditions that endanger the safety of visitors (rain, fog, strong wind).
Price
- General admission: €2
- Reduced ticket: €1 (groups, students with Jove card, pensioners and children between 7 and 12 years old)
- Free on Sundays and holidays.
VTC discount Free
Century XIV
Duration: 1h - 1h 30m