Tabacalera, València
Tabacalera, València, Industrial complex in Exposició district, Valencia, Spain
Description
Tabacalera is a four-level complex built with red brick, topped with a clock and Valencia's coat of arms. The interconnected buildings feature Art Nouveau decorative elements across their facades and entrances.
History
The structure was originally built as the Palace of Industries for the 1909 Regional Exhibition under architect Ramon Lucini Callejo. After the event, it was repurposed as a tobacco factory that shaped the city's industrial heritage.
Culture
The building blends Valencian Art Nouveau with industrial function, showing how the city mixed modern design with regional traditions. People can see this balance in the decorative details combined with the straightforward factory layout.
Practical
The site now houses municipal offices of Valencia City Council in modernized spaces throughout its structure. Visitors can view the historical architecture from the outside and explore updated interiors if tours are available.
Did you know?
When completed in 1909, this building was the largest in Valencia and represented a turning point in the city's industrial growth. Its scale and height were remarkable for the time and made it a visible symbol of urban progress.
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