Ruta dels Murals Ceràmics de Verdú

Get to know and enjoy the ceramic culture and heritage of Verdú

At every step, immerse yourself in the town's pottery history, admiring works that combine tradition and modern art.

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Map: Route of the Ceramic Murals of Verdú

How to do the route?

The Verdú Ceramic Murals Route is designed so that you can do it at your leisure. Stroll through the village streets and discover each mural at your own pace, enjoying the art and history surrounding our black pottery.

Come to Verdú and live a unique and unforgettable experience!

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Do you know how to get to Verdú?

Verdú is located in the Urgell region, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia.

To get there, you can take the A-2 motorway to Tàrrega and then follow the C-14 road to Verdú. You can also reach Tàrrega by train. From Tàrrega to Verdú travel must be done by taxi or on foot.

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History of the Black Ceramics of Verdú

Since ancient times Verdú has been an important center of pottery production.

From the Roman period, three ovens have been found for baking roof tiles, bricks and tiles. construction elements and household utensils.

The first documentary data referred to us by a mason in Verdú dates back to 1492 and was called Antoni Guash, but remains of ovens have been found inside the first walled enclosure from an earlier period. From then on, ceramic workshops began to proliferate.

In the 15th century Verdú experienced growth, mainly due to the fairs and markets promoted under the rule of Poblet

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Ceramists from Verdú

The ceramic artisans of Verdú have left an impressive legacy, keeping alive a tradition that combines functionality and beauty.

Today, Verdú ceramists continue to innovate and create works that fuse tradition with modern design.

His pieces include both decorative and utilitarian objects, standing out for their quality and aesthetics. In addition to the traditional jugs, you can now find sculptures, murals and other decorative elements that reflect the evolution of ceramic art in Verdú.

Visitors can explore current workshops and see first-hand how master craftsmen transform clay into authentic works of art.

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