Vapor Vell

The Vapor Vell structure features a central five-floor section with two four-floor wings, constructed with masonry walls and solid brick foundations.

Built in 1844, the factory produced velvet under Güell, Ramis i Companyia until 1889, when it closed during the cotton industry economic crisis.

The building holds two distinguished heritage designations as both a Cultural Asset of National Interest and Bien de Interés Cultural in Spain.

The modern facility houses a public library on its third and fourth floors, while a school occupies the ground through second floors.

Spain's first feature film, Riña en un café by Fructuós Gelabert, was recorded at this location after the textile factory ceased operations.

Location: Sants

Inception: 1844

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Address: Passatge del Vapor Vell s/n

GPS coordinates: 41.37694,2.13472

Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:19