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Castelló d'Empúries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum

Castelló d'Empúries

Welcome to the Flour Mill and Eco-Museum. Photo by Manel Puig.

Welcome to the Flour Mill and Eco-Museum. Photo by Manel Puig.

The Castelló d'Empúries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum is a factory that was open from the late 19th century and during the first half of the 20th century, built on the remains of three medieval flour mills. The Museum opened to the public in 1998, following a renovation carried out by the municipality. It was converted into an eco-museum with displays covering the flour industry in Catalonia and the great changes that took place in flour production during the second half of the 19th century. It is part of the network of Science and Technology Museums of Catalonia.

The tour follows a route through the manufacturing areas, moving from one floor to the next, accompanying the complex procedures for processing wheat grain.The visitor travels through time and the history of science to discover a little more about the world of wheat, flour and bread.

We also recommend visiting EmpordàNA'T, which shows the four protected areas in Empordà, to take a walk and appreciate the natural, cultural and intangible heritage of the region.

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SPACES

<p>Do you know how grinding wheat has evolved from the Neolithic period to the Austro-Hungarian system? Photo by Pep Botey.</p>
Revolution in grinding and all the force of water
Revolution in grinding and all the force of water
<p>Discover more about the characteristics of wheat, and how to make the best bread. Photo de Pep Botey.</p>
Do you know where flour comes from?
Do you know where flour comes from?
<p>In the flour mill, every one of the machines has a purpose: cleaning, preparing, milling or sieving. Photo by Jordi Cass&uacute;.</p>
The production and the "rec del Molí" (channel)
The production and the "rec del Molí" (channel)
<p>Empord&agrave;, a region with extraordinary natural beauty. Photo by Toni Llobet - Manel Puig.</p>
The "EmpordàNA’T" area. A unique natural space
The "EmpordàNA’T" area. A unique natural space

OBJECTS

<p>Scale of a Rotatory mill.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Scale of a Rotatory mill
Scale of a Rotatory mill
<p>Scale of a wheat grain.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Scale of a wheat grain
Scale of a wheat grain
<p>Pipe hall.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Belt bucket elevator
Belt bucket elevator
<p>The stone cart separates stones from the wheat, which might be the same size, but weight more, <em>c.</em> 1940. Photo by Jordi Cass&uacute;.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Stone cart made by Pérez y Mun
Stone cart made by Pérez y Muntané S. en C.
<p>The introduction of a kneading machine was a breakthrough for bakeries, early 20th century. Photo by Manel Puig.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Kneading machine, “La Económic
Kneading machine, “La Económica” model
<p>Sewing machine for bags with a Singer motor.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Sewing machine for bags with a
Sewing machine for bags with a Singer motor
<p>Pelshenke Index Cabinet.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Pelshenke Index Cabinet
Pelshenke Index Cabinet
<p>The sprinkler of the ancient flour-mill &quot;Sant Salvador&quot; in Figueres.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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The sprinkler
The sprinkler
<p>FMA brand densigraph and accessories (Fabril Mec&aacute;nica Alavesa SL). Donated by Mr V&iacute;ctor Garc&iacute;a Torres.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Densigraph
Densigraph
<p>Ariame brand moisture measurer and accessories.&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Moisture measurer
Moisture measurer
<p><em>Rec del Mol&iacute;.&nbsp;</em>Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Rec del Molí (Mill canal)
Rec del Molí (Mill canal)
<p>Model of a <em>cortal</em> (grange).&nbsp;Castell&oacute; d&#39;Emp&uacute;ries Flour Mill and Eco-Museum.</p>

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Model of a cortal (grange)
Model of a cortal (grange)

INFORMATION

ADDRESS
FEES
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
https://www.ecomuseu-farinera.org/ca
OPENING TIMES
GETTING HERE
EMAIL
informacio@ecomuseu-farinera.org

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