Tower of Paterna, Fortified tower in Paterna, Spain.
The Tower of Paterna reaches 19.5 meters in height with a lower diameter of 12.7 meters and contains three distinct floors and a circular terrace.
Built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries, this defensive tower was part of a system protecting Valencia and transformed from square to conical shape during the 14th century.
The tower stands near traditional cave dwellings excavated from the ground, which started appearing in the 18th century as residential solutions for the growing population.
Visitors access the second floor through an external spiral staircase added in 1971, leading to an octagonal upper level with views of the surrounding area.
The ground floor of the tower functioned as a water cistern, while the second floor features an octagonal vault demonstrating advanced architectural techniques.
Location: Paterna
GPS coordinates: 39.50290,-0.44000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:31
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