[1] The Torres de Quart was originally one of the gates in the wall ordered built by Abd al-Aziz ibn Abi Amir (1021–1061) and called Alcántara.

The old gate was probably a small tower with a doorway, so something much more substantial was needed as the movement of trade from the port through to the western kingdoms was of growing significance.

[3] This resulted in projects to replace the Islamic walls and rebuild the gates ordered by Peter IV of Aragon.

[9] The gate was built with lime mortar and cobblestones with ashlar masonry in the arches, vaults, and stairs.

The foundation was completed between 1441 and 1443 by master stonemason Jaime Gallén and his son Andrés de Montoro.

In 1460, Baldomar was replaced by his stonemason, Jaime Pérez, however work slowed as attention was focused on the Puerta Nuevo.

[11][12] On June 28, 1808, during the Battle of Valencia in the Peninsular War, cannonballs and bullets from French troops damaged the gate.