Ferreria de El Pobal

About

El Pobal Ironworks is located in Muskiz, in a beautiful bend of Barbadun River, whose water power up this old hydraulic device that made iron for more than 500 years. This foundry, which has been declared Monumental Complex, is the best preserved of the many that existed in Biscay and the only one that has survived until our days with a good part of its machinery. During the visit, you will enjoy a practical demonstration in the forge and in the metal workshop. Without a doubt, it represents one of the most remarkable elements of our historical and cultural heritage. The Foundry was built at the beginning of the XVIth Century by the Salazar, the lineage that dominated this region named Encartaciones. During the XVIIIth Century the installations and the hydraulic infrastructure was completely rebuilt and at the end of the XIXth Century the foundry was converted into a metalworking workshop that extended its productive life until 1965.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes