Antiga Fàbrica de la Seda
An old silk factory built in the 18th century by the Frenchman Joseph Lapayese, one of the most important and modern in the País Valencià. It stood out for using the water power of the Séquia Reial de Montcada and for integrating women into its workforce.
The Antiga Fàbrica de la Seda was built in the 18th century by the Frenchman Joseph Lapayese. It was one of the most important and modern silk factories in the País Valencià. It used the water power of the Séquia Reial de Montcada, which placed it among the technically advanced installations of its time. The factory is also notable for having integrated women into its workforce, a feature that was uncommon in the industry of the period. The building retains the interest of an early example of industrialisation in the comarca.
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