Torre de Montroi

Torre de Montroy is a 12th-century Almohad military tower standing on a hilltop west of Montroy in the Ribera Alta region of Valencia province. This Muslim-origin fortress formed part of Valencia's second defensive ring, collaborating with nearby fortresses to secure the Valle dels Alcalans valley. The tower features a distinctive square floor plan constructed using the traditional Arab stone technique called 'masoneria encajonada,' standing 21 meters tall across three stories plus a basement, with dimensions of 9.5 meters on the north and south faces. Originally donated to Rodrigo de Liçana by King Jaime I in 1238 and later controlled by military orders including the Knights Templar and Order of Montesa, the tower survives today in ruined condition with visible wall remains.