Museu del Ciment de Castellar de n'Hug

Name: Museu del Ciment de Castellar de n'Hug
Address: Paratge del Clot del Moro, s/n, 08696 Castellar de n'Hug Spain, Berga, Spain
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Paratge del Clot del Moro, s/n, 08696 Castellar de n'Hug Spain

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The Asland cement factory, located in the area known as Clot del Moro in the town of Castellar de n'Hug, closed down more than 30 years ago. The remains you can still see today provide a spectacular example of one of the most amazing buildings from the time of Catalan industrialisation, set in unique natural surroundings. The factory has been turned into the Asland Cement Museum of Castellar de n'Hug featuring an interpretation centre and outdoor itinerary around the industrial ruins. In 1901, Eusebi Guell and some other partners founded the cement company Companyia General d'Asfalts i Portland, SA (Asland) in Barcelona and construction of the cement plant began - an impressive Modernist building featuring Catalan vaults and forged iron structures which were designed, it would appear, by architect Rafael Guastavino. It offers the opportunity to appreciate a dynamic centre that unveils the first industrial cement facility in Catalonia.

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Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes