Centre d'Interpretació de l'Aigua de Torrelavit

About the museum

The Centre d’Interpretació de l’Aigua de Torrelavit opened at the end of 2016 to highlight the Riudebitlles river and water in the Penedès. It explains how the river and its tributaries have shaped the history and landscape of the town, and connects with the Camí del Riu, a walking route through the countryside that resulted from a joint project of several municipalities to protect river areas.

The exhibition is organised in three parts. The first shows how the river was the axis of urban settlement and of the water supply, with fountains, irrigation channels and bridges. The second treats water as a place of work and reviews the local paper industry, with the twelve paper mills built in the municipality between the 17th and 20th centuries, and the history of paper and its uses. The third presents the tourist and cultural attractions of Torrelavit.

The display is supported by audiovisuals and historic photographs, some lent by residents. The centre is in the town centre, next to the Town Hall and under the Casal de Cultura.

Highlights

• Audiovisuals and historic photographs of the Riudebitlles river
• Route through the water supply: fountains, irrigation channels and bridges
• History of paper and of Torrelavit's twelve paper mills
• Starting point for exploring the Camí del Riu

Permanent exhibition

• Exposición del Centre d’Interpretació de l’Aigua – Three areas on the river and the water supply, the paper industry of the twelve mills and the tourist and cultural attractions of Torrelavit, with audiovisuals and historic photographs.

Founded

2016

Admission & discounts

All guided visits on the calendar last one hour and cost €4.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The centre is reached by the stairs on the right-hand side of the square. The visit “Descobreix Torrelavit” is listed as suitable for people with reduced mobility; the route “Camí als safareigs” is not.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The centre is in the town centre of Torrelavit, next to the Town Hall and under the Casal de Cultura; it is reached by the stairs on the right-hand side of the square.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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