Fumeral de Turégano
This octagonal brick industrial chimney from the mid-20th century is the only surviving trace of Turégano, a chemicals factory set up in 1947 on the site of the old San Rafael mill. Local historiography attributes it to the Mir family, builders from Mislata, and it has been listed as a Local Heritage Asset. It is preserved in situ as a landmark in the public park of Plaça Alcalde Ramón Segarra, a reminder of the town's industrial past.
A tall octagonal brick chimney rises in a public park in Quart de Poblet: this is the Fumeral de Turégano, all that remains of a chemicals factory set up in 1947 on the site of the old San Rafael mill.
An industrial curiosity
The chimney, from the mid-20th century, is attributed in local historiography to the Mir family, builders from Mislata. It is listed as a Local Heritage Asset and kept in place as a landmark in Plaça Alcalde Ramón Segarra. In a town known for its water and its mills, the chimney gives voice to a brief industrial chapter.
The setting
Because it stands inside a park, you can see it at any hour and for free. It slots into a stroll through the old town; our guide to free plans has more ideas to combine.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to see the Fumeral de Turégano?
No, it stands inside a public park and can be seen at any time free of charge, in the Plaça Alcalde Ramón Segarra.
What is the Fumeral de Turégano?
It is an octagonal brick industrial chimney from the mid-20th century, the only remnant of Turégano, a chemical-products factory set up in 1947 on the site of the old San Rafael mill.
Why does this chimney matter?
Local historiography attributes it to the Mir family, builders from Mislata; it is listed as an Asset of Local Relevance and bears witness to the brief industrial chapter of a town known for its water and its mills.
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