Tower and walls of the Borgias
38°57′22.47″N 0°35′22.03″W / 38.9562417°N 0.5894528°W
Tower and walls of the Borgias | |
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Native name Spanish: Torre y muralla de los Borja | |
Location | Canals (Valencia) |
Built | 13th century- 14th century |
Architectural style(s) | Valencian Gothic |
Official name | Torre y muralla de los Borja |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
The Tower and walls of the Borgias of the
valencian as Torreta de Canals.[2]
History
It was constructed in the 13th century during the
Señorío de Torre de Canals. Pope Callixtus III
was one of the members of this family born in this building.
The town hall of Canals acquired the tower and restored in 1995.[3]
See also
References
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