Govăjdia Blast Furnace, Industrial heritage site in Govăjdia, Romania
The Govăjdia blast furnace stands at the western edge of Govăjdia village, featuring a rectangular stone structure with traditional industrial architecture from the 1800s.
Built between 1806 and 1810 under Emperor Francis I of Austria, this blast furnace represented the first continuous flow furnace in Europe and second worldwide.
The furnace demonstrates the industrial capabilities of Transylvania in the 19th century, connecting the regional iron production to broader European metallurgical developments.
Located 20 kilometers from Hunedoara city, the furnace can be accessed by following the narrow-gauge railway track for 10 kilometers from Teliucu Superior village.
The furnace produced cast iron components that were used in the manufacturing process of materials for the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Location: Ghelari
GPS coordinates: 45.74071,22.79106
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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