The Culture of Macael is carved with mallet and chisel.
This culture is reflected in its gastronomy, its streets and its people.
The beauty of the white marble from its quarries, exploited since Roman times, is present in countless monuments throughout history, such as Itálica, La Alhambra, the Palacio del Escorial, or the Royal Palace. The stonemasons / artisans of Macael have been transmitting their knowledge from father to son, without interruption, at least since the 9th century. Currently Macael and its area of influence make up a cluster specialized in stone, internationally recognized.
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STONECUTTERS & CACIQUES IN THE STRUGGLE FOR THE MARBLE
An opportunity to live the past (1919-1947), when the stonemasons fight to recover the public character of their quarries, in a ludic space...
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MACAEL MARBLE MUSEUM
A cultural space where history, tradition, innovation and the future coexist harmoniously to offer us a vision of the culture of the marble in...
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THE MARBLE QUARRIES
The Macael quarries occupy more than 6,600 hectares. There are 124 quarries in which the beauty of their white marble benches stands out; as well...
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MARBLE SCULPTURE AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS
Macael and the region of Valle del Almanzora have been declared “Zone of Artisanal Interest”, by the government of Andalusia, being the...