Museu de Ceràmica de Paterna
Municipal museum with the leading collection of medieval Paterna ware, the historic town craft. With tower and caves.
The Paterna ceramics museum holds the leading collection of medieval ware of Paterna, about 7 km from València. It explains the craft of the town kilns, with green-and-purple pieces from the 14th and 15th centuries.
History
Paterna fired ware from the Middle Ages in the town kilns. The municipal museum gathers the output of those kilns and orders the history of the craft that made the town known.
What to see
The medieval ware rooms, with green-and-purple pieces. Pair it with the Paterna tower, symbol of the town, and the 14th-century San Pedro church.
Tips for your visit
- Confirm the museum hours before going.
- Allow half a day for tower, museum and caves.
- Ask about guided visits to the cave quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Paterna museum hold?
The leading collection of medieval ware from the town kilns.
How old are the pieces?
Mostly 14th and 15th century, green and purple.
What to see next?
The Paterna tower and San Pedro church.
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