Elda, Industrial municipality in Vinalopó Mitjà, Spain.
Elda is a municipality in the Valencian Community in southeastern Spain situated in a river valley. The area has long been known for its shoe and leather industry, and residents also manufacture paper, furniture, and natural fiber products.
The settlement was known as Idella in antiquity and became an important Moorish site in the 8th century. King James I of Aragon conquered it in 1265, fundamentally changing its trajectory.
The Footwear Museum documents how residents have made shoes for generations and what production methods they developed. Visitors can see how manufacturing has changed over time and understand the craft's role in local identity.
The city is connected by rail to other towns in the region, making it easy for visitors to arrive by train. Those interested in industry and craftsmanship should visit the Footwear Museum, which showcases local manufacturing.
An important European shoe fair takes place here annually, bringing manufacturers and designers from across the continent together. This trade show attracts industry professionals and demonstrates the international importance of local production.
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Posición Yuste
2.5 km
Castillo de Elda
599 m
Elda Footwear Museum
942 m
Poblado íbero-romano de El Monastil
2.5 km
Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat
1.6 km
El Poblet
2.5 km
Elda Dam
2.6 km
Church of Saint Ann, Elda
0 m
Castle of Monòver
6.1 km
Teatro Castelar
629 m
Aqueduct of Sant Rafael
773 m
Archeologic Museum of Elda
408 m
Casa Museo Azorín
6.5 kmArenal del Almorxó
3.4 km
Ermita de Santa Bàrbara de Monòver
6.3 km
Church of Saint John the Baptist
6.4 km
Torreta de Elda
2.2 kmIglesia de los Capuchinos
6.7 km
Casino Eldense
569 m
Castellet de Xinorla
6.2 km
Yacimiento Arqueologico Del Monastil
1.5 km
Sambo Bridge
5.5 kmLa Melva railroad bridge
1.4 kmFirst Dam of Elda Reservoir
1.8 kmRambla del Sapo railway bridge
1.1 km
Fábrica de Luz del Monastil
1.3 km
FICIA Monument
924 m
Monumento to Emilio Castelar in Elda
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