The Medieval Intruder in the Modern City

 Walking through the area around Verónicas is like witnessing a silent conversation between centuries. In this image, the medieval wall is not just an archaeological remnant; it is a wall that holds the gaze of contemporary Murcia.

Another perspective, here.

"Verónicas Wall: 11th to 13th centuries. The southern section of the wall dates from the 11th to 13th centuries. The remains of two towers (one of which is attached to the Verónicas Church Art Center), the sentry walk, and the barbican are preserved in the open air. Originally, the wall's layout utilized the Segura River as a defensive moat, hindering the siege and capture of the city.

This section of the wall was located inside the Convent of Verónicas (18th century). The Convent was partially demolished in 1985 as it was in danger of collapse, leaving one of the highest, longest and best preserved sections of the Wall exposed.

The wall reached a height of 15 meters in its tallest sections. It is the only tower of the wall that we have preserved today, out of the more than 90 that once existed. The outer wall is clearly visible; it was a first defensive element, a couple of meters high, before reaching the main wall. Between the outer wall and the main wall was a passageway called the ravelin. The sentries patrolled along this passageway." Source: turismodemurcia.es and arquitecturadebarrio.com)