Paterna Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Spain
About Paterna
The area is 5 km northwest ofValencia, and has been inhabited since Neolithic times due to its advantageous location near the Turía River. The town was established as a Roman estate with villa, namedPaternus(from Latin meaning 'of the father'). Later during the Moorish period the growing settlement was known for agriculture and for ceramics, which continued following the Christian reconquista. The expulsion of the Moriscos in the early 17th century, however, led to depopulation and a major economic downturn, along with the cessation of ceramics production; the city did not recover until the beginning of the 19th century.
Top Attractions in Paterna
Explore the best things to see and do in Paterna:
- ★Església de Sant Pere
- ★Espai Cultural Coves del Batà
- ★Falles
- ★Kinépolis
- ★La Cordà
- ★Moros i Cristians
- ★Museu de Ceràmica
- ★Parque de la Torre
Where to Eat in Paterna
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurante la Fuente
Where to Stay in Paterna
- 🏨Posadas De España Paterna
Paterna Travel Guide Sections
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