We went for a walk and came across the “Serranos Gate”, in Valencia. So we thought why not check it out and bought a ticket for the self guided tour of the tower.  Serrano gate was one of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall. It was built near the end of the 14th century between 1392 and 1398.  The Serranos Gate is more like a castle with defensive capabilities than a simple gate.

We walked up the stairs and began our self guided tour of the gates.

There are four different levels of the gate which required walking up a long set of steep stairs for each level. Once we reached the first level there were two sides to the gate. Each side was identical and mirrored each other. in each side there was a large room with a high arched ceiling with a stone ridge feature.

We walked around the first level and explored the rooms. There was no one else around and we had the place basically to ourselves. There were several wooden doors which were thick and had door knockers on them that were interesting.

We headed up the steep stairs to the next level. The stairs have a steel railing which is quite open and low. So we stayed closer to the wall than to the edge.

Once we got to the second level of the Serranos Gate, we were in a large open area. The opening allowed for a view of the city on one side while the exterior wall was obstructing the other side.

The next level had a narrower set of steep stairs and we were careful climbing up.

When we reached the landing of the split section of stairs there was a small door opening. We went through the opening onto a narrow  walkway.

We walked the full length of the walkway which provides a view of the exterior section of the city.  It also would have provide protection to any soldiers that were on the gates. Looking down we could see just how high we were.

We headed up to the top of the Serranos Gate which provided a large area with a beautiful view of the city of Valencia.

The view was spectacular from the top of the gate, we could see the skyline of Valencia.

The Serranos Gate was built as part of a wall system which surrounded and protected the city from thief and marauders. There was a total of 12 gates which allowed for access to the city. There are only two gates that remain the remainder of the gates and the wall has been destroyed over time. We had a great day climbing this medieval structure and exploring the Serranos Gate.

“Adios y que tenga un gran días”