Gelida

The Gelida Castle Interpretation Centre is a space dedicated to serving visitors, opened in 2003, which was built using part of the structures of the 14th century castle. Spread over two floors, the centre has an information area, services, a shop and a permanent exhibition explaining the history and importance of the castle.

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

Gelida Funicular

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

On 19 September 1920, the Funicular de Gelida, SA company was established . The Funi transported nearly 100,000 passengers in 1926, mainly paper mill workers, train passengers and residents of the Sant Salvador neighbourhood. Until 1972, the service was relatively profitable, but with the increase in car use, it went into decline.

In 1977, the Funicular de Gelida, SA company requested the opening of a crisis file. On March 30, 1978, a new Board of Directors was formed with representation from the City Council, which was provisionally responsible for assuming part of the deficit.

In 1980, the City Council took control of the ownership of the funicular, and after a general remodelling of the facilities, it was reopened on 3 April 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 the details of its foundation and the service it provided during its early years, as well as its impact on improving mobility for the inhabitants of Gelida.

The centre also displays a selection of objects characteristic of the line and allows visitors to watch historical videos while sitting on the original benches of the Funicular. It also acts as a Tourist Information Point, offering information on the resources of Gelida and Penedès, including accommodation services, catering and wine tourism activities that may be of interest to visitors.