Torre de Paterna
Arab-origin tower with shields and inscriptions, symbol of Paterna above the cave quarter.
The Paterna tower is the symbol of Paterna, above the cave quarter. It is an Arab-origin tower decorated with shields and inscriptions, listed as a cultural asset.
History
The Arab tower watched the Turia crossing and the village. Its shields and inscriptions mark it as seigneurial. Today it shapes the historic core with the church and the museum.
What to see
The exterior of the tower on the square and the cave quarter around it. Pair it with the 14th-century San Pedro church and the ceramics museum.
The tower square is the best viewpoint of the old quarter: from it you walk down to the cave quarter and up to the church.
Tips for your visit
- It is seen from outside, on the old-quarter square.
- Walk the cave quarter after the museum.
- Ask about open days.
Frequently asked questions
What origin is the Paterna tower?
Arab, with shields and inscriptions.
What is it today?
The symbol of the town above the cave quarter.
Can you go inside?
It is seen from outside; ask about open days.
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