Carnisseria
Description
Topic: Commercial
Elements: The mural is composed of forty-five tiles. which bore witness to the commercial axis that this street had been for years. Today, there are no shops open on the shopping street. The butcher shop opened to the public in 1924, and several generations have passed there.
Symbolism: More than symbolism in this mural there is a practical sense. If you look closely you will see that the door frame is larger than the entrance door to the establishment. It was considered that to bridge the difference in width, a sign announcing the establishment would be a good option.
Context
Ordered: The tile mural was placed following some reforms that were carried out in the butcher shop, towards the end of the 20th century and was the initiative of the owner of the establishment.
Historical context: This mural is located on the shortest street in Verdú. In a space of twenty-five meters there were, in the middle of the 20th century, up to seven shops per lane. On this street that leads to Plaça Major is the Portal de Guimerà, today the only trace of the first walled town that Verdú had in the 12th century.
Map: Carnisseria
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!
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.
