Manises, Municipality in Horta Oest, Valencia, Spain
Manises is a municipality in Horta Sud west of Valencia, situated on the right bank of the Turia River with proximity to the international airport. The town spreads across residential and industrial zones where pottery production remains the dominant economic and cultural feature.
The settlement originated in Roman times and developed as a populated area under Arab rule. In the 13th century, King James I granted the territory to Don Artal de Luna, marking a shift in local governance.
Pottery making is woven into daily life here, with workshops and artisans visible throughout the town working clay and glazes. Walking through the streets, you encounter the signs of this craft everywhere, from storefronts to studio windows where potters shape pieces using methods passed down through families.
The town connects easily to Valencia via metro and bus lines for convenient travel. You can walk through the pottery districts on foot, and public facilities including a hospital are available for visitors and residents.
A ceramics school established in 1917 keeps traditional techniques alive and trains new artisans in the craft. This institution has helped the local pottery tradition maintain artistic status rather than becoming purely industrial.
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