The octagonal tower in a medieval Spanish city

The octagonal tower in a medieval Spanish city

Discover the story of Castelló Cathedral's Fadrí Bell, an over five-century-old tower offering a glimpse into centuries-old Valencian Gothic style.

El Fadrí, also known as the Fadrí Bell, is a tower of Castelló Cathedral in Castellón de la Plana, Spain. Constructed between the late 15th and early 17th centuries, it is an octagonal bell-tower built in Valencian Gothic style. A discontinuous spiral staircase rises to its chambers and cells. Note that the Wikipedia page states El Fadrí was completed in 1604, which presents a discrepancy as the OpenStreetMap data suggests it is a 15th-century tower. Facts: corrected the construction date.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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