FAQs about the Torres de Quart, Valencia

Here you can find quick answers to all of your questions. Linked, you’ll find the articles or the sections of the articles that can give you more detailed information.

: The Torres de Quart are two mediaeval defensive towers that used to stand as a gate to ancient Valencia.
: Torres de Quart is one of the only two old defense gates left standing in Valencia. The gate also stood guard during the Napoleonic siege of Valencia in 1808. Moreover, the Towers today represent a viewpoint for visitors of the city.
: Valencia’s Torres de Quart are in the southwestern section of the Carmen neighbourhood, in the Ciutat Vella district of Valencia.
: The Quart Towers are a military variation on the Valencian Gothic style. This influence can be recognised in the many pointed and ogival arches, steep staircases and vaults, although the decorations typically associated with Gothic style are missing.
: The Torres de Quart were built between 1443 and 1469.

Although the groundwork to prepare the site for construction begain in 1441.

You can read more in the history section of this article.
: If you are in Ciutat Vella, the best way to reach Valencia’s Torres de Quart is probably to go on foot, or if you prefer, on a bike. If you’d like to know more about transport, you can check out the relevant section of this article.
: The Torres de Quart are open Tuesday to Sunday year round.

The towers open every day at 10:00 am and close at 7:30 pm during the week, and at 2:00 pm on Sunday.

You can have a look at each of them in the relevant section of this article.
: A regular ticket to the Torres de Quart normally costs €2.00.

Various discounts (including Valencia Tourist Card discounts) can apply, so have a look at the various ticket options and their prices in the relevant section of this article.

Valencia Tourist Card

Discover Valencia’s most complete free entry pass and discount card, all in one. Here, we explain everything there is to know about the Valencia Tourist Card: different types of cards and options, how and where to purchase and use them.
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: Of course you can. Valencia is an extremely bike friendly city, and on the official map, you’ll see that there are bike paths circling the city’s old quarters. You can also cycle in the city centre and its pedestrian zones, as long as there is enough room for people to walk.

If you’d like to know more about cycling in Valencia, you can check out our article about it.

Exploring Valencia by bike

A great climate, the perfect geography and more than 160 km of bike lanes make Valencia the ideal cycling city for everyone, including the less experienced.
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: Bus lines C1, 28, and 73 all stop very close to the towers, along the main street west of the Towers.

If you’d like to know more about Valencia’s bus system, you can check out our article about it.

Bus services in Valencia

Between urban and suburban routes, bus services in Valencia enjoy a network of 196 public lines. You will likely use some of these buses to move around the city during your stay, especially within and around the ancient city walls.
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: Metro lines 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9 all take you close to the Torres de Quart. As for stops, Àngel Guimerà is a junction point for all the aforementioned lines. Túria, instead, only has lines 1 and 2.

If you’d like to know more about Valencia’s metro system, you can read our article about it.

The metro and tram in Valencia

Valencia’s urban rail network counts a total of 146 stations, divided into ten active lines. With its total length of 162 km, it covers Valencia’s urban area thoroughly and it is a great way to move around the city.
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: The tram lines in Valencia all pass far from the Torres de Quart, so this is not a recommendable transport option to reach the towers.

If you’d like to know more about Valencia’s tram network, you can check out our article about it.

The metro and tram in Valencia

Valencia’s urban rail network counts a total of 146 stations, divided into ten active lines. With its total length of 162 km, it covers Valencia’s urban area thoroughly and it is a great way to move around the city.
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: Of course. There is a Valenbisi station right by the Torres de Quart and many others not too far away.If you’d like to know more about Valenbisi, you can check out our article about it.

Valenbisi

The perfect public bike rental if you want to cycle around Valencia without spending too much or worrying about taking a bike with you everywhere you go.
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: Generally, you are not allowed to park a rental electric scooter in the Old Town. This means that you should park on the west side of the Torres de Quart. You can see the no-park zone on your app’s map.

You can learn more about electric scooters and how to get one in Valencia in our dedicated article.

Scooter rentals

Electric scooters are your go-to option if you would like to move around the city independently, and hassle-free. There are several companies offering this service in Valencia, and with their scooters you will get around quickly and comfortably, stopping any time you want.
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