Valencia · El Carmen and the gates
Torres de Quart
A 15th century Gothic city gate with two round towers, still pitted by cannon fire from the early 19th century. A stone stair leads to a roof terrace.
- 40 min
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Booking: not needed
- El Carmen and the gates
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The gate was built between 1444 and 1460 to guard the road from Castile. In the 17th century it became a prison for women, and it stayed a prison in various forms until the 1930s. The towers still show the marks of bombardment from the French troops in the early 19th century. The visit is short, with the climb and the view from the terrace.
What to look for
- The marks of cannon fire on the stone
- The roof terrace
- The vaults inside the central block
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | last entry 1:30 pm |
Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday and public holidays 10:00 to 14:00. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Closed on 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 25 December. The city council says visits depend on daylight and can be limited by rain, fog or strong wind.
Source: Ajuntament de València, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed.
Getting there
The Àngel Guimerà metro stop is about ten minutes on foot along Carrer de Guillem de Castro.
Tip
Link it with the Serranos towers in one walk through El Carmen, and check the sky first, since the climb can close in bad weather.