Torres i Portal de Sant Miquel

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The two battlemented fourteenth-century towers flanking the main gate of Morella's wall are linked by a bridge joining the two keeps. Walking beneath them is the way into the old town, which still keeps almost two kilometres of medieval wall.

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The Towers and Gate of Sant Miquel are the entrance into the old town of Morella: two crenellated fourteenth-century towers, joined by a bridge, that flank the main gate of the medieval wall. You walk beneath them to enter the town, and up close you notice how thick the stone walls are.

History

Built in the fourteenth century, the towers were part of the defensive ring that still surrounds Morella with almost two kilometres of wall. Their battlemented profile, typical of the military architecture of the era, once greeted those arriving along the road and still marks the entrance to the town.

What to see

The ensemble is two twin towers joined by a bridge above the gate. Behind it the stone-built, steeply sloping old town begins, with the castle above.

Look up at the battlements and the arch of the main gateway.
Walk the wall-walk and the nearby stretches of rampart.

Tips for your visit

Access to the gate is free; arrive on foot to take in the full view.
Late-afternoon light brings out the golden stone.
Pair it with Morella castle and the Basilica of Santa María.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to see the Towers of Sant Miquel?

Yes, walking under the towers to enter the town is free; they are the main gate in the wall. There's no ticket or set hours to pass through them.

Where are the Sant Miquel Towers and Gate?

They flank the main gate of Morella's medieval wall, which wraps the town in nearly two kilometres of ramparts. It's the most iconic entrance to the town.

What makes the Sant Miquel Towers special?

They are two 14th-century battlemented towers joined by a bridge over the gateway, Morella's most iconic image. Passing under them is pure medieval emotion.

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