Valencia has Centuries of Stories.
Walking through the Serranos Gate feels like stepping into Valencia's history. The twin towers rise defiantly, their ochre stone softened by centuries yet still whispering of power. The intricate carvings and Gothic arches, stark against the blue Valencian sky, seem more ornate than war-like, but the sheer scale of the gate asserts its once-impenetrable might.

I admire the weathered walls and try to imagine the despair that must have gripped attackers staring up at its daunting height. From the inside, it feels protective, almost sacred. I felt like I was in a sanctuary of safety within its mighty grasp. From the outside, it must have loomed like a grim proclamation of the city's strength.

The echoes of today's footsteps on ancient stones remind me of the lives that have passed through. The soldiers, merchants, citizens, prisoners and visitors like me. Its beauty is paradoxical, an enduring fortress turned into a monument of culture, guarding centuries of stories as much as it once guarded Valencia.

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