Gelida

The Gelida Castle Interpretation Centre is a visitor center, opened in 2003, built using part of the 14th-century castle's original structure. Spread over two floors, the centre features an information area, restrooms, a shop, and a permanent exhibition explaining the castle's history and significance.

This project was initiated by the Friends of Gelida Castle Association, with the support of the Gelida Town Council, and was made possible thanks to funding from the Government of Catalonia and the Ministry of Public Works. Its objectives are the conservation, research, interpretation, and dissemination of Gelida's historical and natural heritage.

Gelida Funicular

The Gelida Funicular, known as the Funi, was inaugurated on November 1, 1924, after eighteen months of construction.

On September 19, 1920, the Gelida Funicular Company was founded. The funicular transported nearly 100,000 passengers in 1926, mostly paper mill workers, train passengers, and residents of the Sant Salvador neighborhood. Until 1972, the service was relatively profitable, but with the increased use of automobiles, it declined.

In 1977, the Gelida Funicular Company, SA, requested the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings. On March 30, 1978, a new Board of Directors was formed with representation from the City Council, which provisionally assumed part of the deficit.

In 1980, the City Council took control of the ownership of the funicular, and after a general remodeling of the facilities, it was reopened on April 3, 1982.

Gelida Funicular Interpretation Centre

The Funicular Interpretation Centre offers a complete overview of the evolution of the Gelida Funicular, highlighting the most important chronological events since its inauguration in 1924.

Visitors can discover the origin of the Funicular, learn about the details of its founding and the service it provided during its early years, as well as its impact on improving the mobility of the inhabitants of Gelida.

In addition, the center displays a selection of artifacts characteristic of the line and allows visitors to watch historical videos while seated on the funicular's original benches. It also serves as a Tourist Information Point, offering information on the attractions of Gelida and the Penedès region, including accommodation, restaurants, and wine tourism activities that may be of interest to visitors.