Torre del Senyor de la Vila

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In the heart of the old town, on the Cantó de la Torre, stands this 9th-century Islamic defensive tower built of rammed earth and lime mortar, with a slightly trapezoidal profile. It formed part of the castle's defensive system and gave shelter to villagers in times of danger; over time it became embedded within the Casa-Palacio of the Lord of the Vila. It is listed as a Site of Cultural Interest and has been restored in recent years.

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The Torre del Senyor de la Vila is the oldest thing still standing in the historic centre of Serra: an Islamic defensive tower raised in the 9th century, now on the Cantó de la Torre. It is listed as a Site of Cultural Interest.

How it was built

It is made of rammed earth and lime mortar, with a slightly trapezoidal profile that gives away its age. It belonged to the castle's defensive system and, when danger came, gave shelter to the villagers. Over the centuries the tower was absorbed into the manor house that gave its name to the lords of the town, and in recent years it has been restored.

For your visit

You can see it from the street, right in the old quarter, so it slots easily into a walk around the village. It stands a short step from the Castle of Serra, which it once supported, and the parish church.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Torre del Senyor de la Vila?

It is a defensive tower of Islamic origin from the 9th century, the oldest structure still standing in Serra's historic centre; it is listed as a Cultural Heritage Site.

Where is the Torre del Senyor de la Vila?

It rises in the heart of Serra's old town, at the Cantó de la Torre, a step from the castle; it can be seen from the street for free.

What is the Torre del Senyor de la Vila like?

It is built of rammed earth and lime mortar with a slightly trapezoidal profile; it formed part of the castle's defences and over time became embedded in the manor house of the lord of the town, and has been restored in recent years.

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