Torre islámica

The Torre de l'Àngel is a historic defensive tower from the 11th century that was once part of Valencia's Arab city wall. Designated a Cultural Asset of Special Interest, it stands out for its massive, semicircular construction. The original wall, built during the Taifa period, was made of tapial (rammed earth) and stone and was more than two meters (6.5 feet) thick, which gave it great stability. The tower is solid all the way up to the top floor, where a vaulted chamber used for defense was located. In front of the main wall lay an outer structure with a moat that could be flooded in times of danger. Today the tower has been partly converted into a residential building. Nearby, on Carrer Mare Vella, stands the gate of the same name, dating from 1400, which connected the city with the former Moorish quarter.