The industrial, social and cultural history of Castelló would make no sense without ceramics, which have been one of the foundations in the economic and industrial development of the city. Ceramics have also now become an artistic feature that permeates many parts of the city and its life. There are a wide range of ceramic features to be seen around the city: façades, squares, churches, emblematic buildings, sculptures in the streets or ceramic furniture, to make a wide range of structures.
Institutions have included ceramics in their course content, offering a wide variety of training in this sector. This commitment to the ceramics industry has enabled to look through innovative solutions and technological advances, without neglecting tradition.
The city of Castelló to ceramics is also committed in the organisation and participation in fairs, congresses and awards in this field. The Castelló City Council and the Association of Ceramic Technicians joined forces in 1997 to create the Ciutat de Castelló National Ceramics Prize award, with the aim for society to understand ceramics in a global way. It also allows ceramic technicians to develop their creativity and promotes artists living in Spain.
Domestic and international tourism in Castelló addresses culture: the City Council has developed a webpage of virtuals routes to increase the awareness of the role played by traditional and artistic ceramics in the aesthetics of the city: there are currently three routes with different ceramic themes: traditional, modern and avant-garde.
