Molinos de Paterna
Set of hydraulic mills from the Moncada irrigation canal as it passes through Paterna, one of the largest milling concentrations in the Valencian Community. At the end of the 19th century there were up to 18 mansions and today eight remain. The Escaleta and Ferrando mills have been restored as a restaurant and wedding hall.
Set of hydraulic mills from the Moncada irrigation canal as it passes through Paterna, one of the largest milling concentrations in the Valencian Community. At the end of the 19th century there were up to 18 mansions and today eight remain. The Escaleta and Ferrando mills have been restored as a restaurant and wedding hall. At the end of the 19th century there were 18 casales; Today eight mills remain. At the beginning of the 20th century they produced 15% of the flour consumed in Valencia. The Escaleta and Ferrando mills have been restored to house a restaurant and wedding hall. Seven of the eight mills are designated as Assets of Local Relevance.
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