A Roman tower that has been awarded national cultural heritage site status. It is one of the most iconic elements of Llinars’ skyline; its silhouette stands out among the hills and is visible from various points across the region. La Torrassa is situated in the El Corredor mountains, within the El Coll Parish district, almost six kilometres from Llinars.
La Torrassa is a magnificent cylindrical and slightly conical tower. It has a Roman base comprised of nine layers of large dressed granite ashlars. The upper section, which possibly dates to mediaeval times, is made of smaller and often irregular granite ashlars. During the Roman period, Llinars, at that time known as Praetorio, was a key stop on Via Augusta. As a result, the Romans are believed to have built this tower to keep watch over the surrounding area.
It is also said that, later on, La Torrassa was used by farmers as a means of warning others: when the king’s tax collectors were spotted, the farmers would light a large fire in the tower so that local residents could hide their animals and keep from paying so many taxes.
In 1906, the owner turned La Torrassa into a hunting lodge, with several rooms and a kitchen. Years after it was abandoned, in 2009, ownership was transferred to the Municipal Council. Following its restoration in 2011, visitors now have the opportunity to climb to the top of La Torrassa and take in the magnificent views.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Elevation: 415 m
Total height: 12.60 m
Height of the Roman section: 4.36 m
Circumference at the base: 30.10 m
Interior diameter: 5.50 m
Exterior diameter: 9.34 m
Thickness of the walls: 2.00 m
Material: 60×45 cm dressed granite stones; 9 layers of 36 ashlars