Natural spaces

MUSEUM OF WATER AND LIGHT

MUSEUM OF WATER AND LIGHT

This centre is located on the banks of the Segura river, taking advantage of the old hydroelectric factory, the building that for 25 years has been the…
This centre is located on the banks of the Segura river, taking advantage of the old hydroelectric factory, the building that for 25 years has been the driving force behind the development of the town of Blanca, known as "La fábrica de la luz" (The factory of light).
Its aim is to show the historical process to get the most out of water. The hydraulic inventions shown in this centre are related to the geography of Blanca. The idea of this exhibition space is to show visitors the historical origins of these inventions, to motivate them to reflect on the different uses of water and how they can vary in different cultures. A very significant space in this centre is occupied by a recreation of the Segura river in Blanca, and all the possible uses of water in it: the waterwheels, the public washing place, the electric lifts for irrigation or consumption and this "Light Factory".