Cementificio Marchino, Industrial building in Prato, Italy
The cement factory complex sits on the southern slope of Calvana mountain, featuring tall smokestacks visible from the plain between Prato and Florence.
Established in 1926 by the Marchino company from Casale Monferrato, the facility produced lime and cement using marl extracted from Calvana until 1956.
The abandoned factory structure now attracts artists and writers who transform its spaces into spontaneous art galleries through paintings and writings.
The site remains closed to public access due to safety concerns regarding potential structural failures and geological instability of the Calvana slope.
Architect Leone Poggi designed the complex while Attilio Muggia, an Italian pioneer in reinforced concrete calculations, contributed to its technical implementation.
Location: Prato
GPS coordinates: 43.86579,11.13258
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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