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6 unusual facts about Montserrat Tura i Camafreita


Montserrat Tura i Camafreita

Except for the time she worked in Palamós, Tura has always lived in Mollet.

She was Mayoress of Mollet from 30 June 1987 to 21 December 2003, a time when the city underwent an extraordinary transformation from both the urban and sociocultural point of view.

In 1981, she started practicing at Palamós Hospital, and was appointed General Director the following year.

She was born in Mollet del Vallès (Province of Barcelona) into a country family strongly defined by its political activity in support of liberty, democracy and Catalanism.

After graduating with degrees in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona, she combined medical practice with her specialisation in health care management and economics.

Some flagship projects during her office are the Museu Municipal Joan Abelló, the Parc dels Colors, by architect Enric Miralles, and the new Town Hall.



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