FAQs about the Torres de Serranos in 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 Serranos are two mediaeval defensive towers that used to stand as a gate to ancient Valencia.
: Torres de Serranos is one of the only two old defence gates left standing in Valencia. The Towers today represent a salient example of ceremonial and military Gothic style and a viewpoint for visitors.
: Valencia’s Torres de Serranos are in the northeastern section of the Carmen neighbourhood, in the Ciutat Vella district of Valencia.
: The Serranos Towers are a variation on the Valencian Gothic style. This influence can be recognised in the many pointed and ogival arches, steep staircases and vaults, as well as the decorative elements that were added to the structure to make it apt for its ceremonial functions.
: The Serranos Towers were built between 1392 and 1398. You can read more about this in the history section of this article.
: If you are in Ciutat Vella, the best way to reach Valencia’s Torres de Serranos 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 Serranos 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 Serranos 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, C2, 6, 11, 16, 26, 28, 94, and 95 all stop very close to the towers, along the main street in front of them.

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 3, 5, 7, and 9 all take you close to the Torres de Serranos. The closest stop for all these lines is Alameda. However, we recommend other methods of transport that have closer stops to the monument.

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 network’s line 4 passes rather close to Torres dels Serrans, just on the other side of the bridge. The stop is called Pont de Fusta.

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 Serranos 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 northern side of the Torres de Serranos. 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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