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Muslim tower of Picassent

Picassent, L'Horta Sud, Valencia

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Muslim tower of Picassent

Monument · Picassent, L'Horta Sud, Valencia

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The Muslim Tower of Picassent, also known as the Tower of Espioca, stands next to the A-35 Valencia–Albacete motorway, in the municipal district of Picassent, in the L'Horta Sud region. It was built by the Muslims in the 11th century as part of the medieval defensive system of the city of Valencia. It has a rectangular floor plan, with a base of 4.95 by 5.6 metres, and its interior is divided into four floors; stone and mortar were used in its construction. It is well preserved and is protected by the Decree of 22 April 1949 and Law 16/1985 on Spanish Historical Heritage.

Photo: Viquipèdia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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