Sierra Tramway Interpretation Center
Located in the carefully restored former tram station, this center pays tribute to the industrial and social heritage of our land. It is a space where history meets modernity.
A Preview of Your Visit
Let yourself be swept away by the charm of our surroundings. Discover in this video why we are a must-see destination to escape the routine:
A Journey Through Our History
🚂 “The Sierra Nevada Tramway” Room
Relive the nostalgia of the 1950s in the very spot where the tram cars once stopped. The centerpiece is a moving scale model that recreates the tram’s journey through Pinos Genil. This space is complemented by vintage photographs, historical documents, and the story of the Duke of San Pedro de Galatino, the visionary behind this ambitious engineering project.
👩🏫 “Berta Wilhelmi” Room: A Vanguard Woman
We offer a well-deserved tribute to a figure who left an indelible mark on history. Discover the many facets of Berta:
- Feminist & Businesswoman: A pioneer for professional equality and director of the Sociedad Fabril Wilhelmi y Lemmé.
- Beekeeper & Educator: A pioneer of modern apiculture and founder of school camps and libraries.
- Social Commitment: A driving force in the fight against tuberculosis in Granada through the creation of sanatoriums and dispensaries.
An inspiring life that continues to resonate today.
🏔️ Pinos Genil Room
A cozy space radiating a unique magic, ideal for immersing yourself in history in an intimate setting. As the versatile and dynamic heart of the center, it offers:
- Screening Point: Watch moving films that bring the history of the Tramway and Berta Wilhelmi’s legacy to life.
- Exhibition Space: A window into our identity featuring temporary exhibits on local history and traditions.
- Activity Center: A forum designed for talks, workshops, and cultural gatherings in a welcoming atmosphere.
💡 “Fábrica de la Luz” (The Light Factory) Room
A tribute to the 1895 Hydroelectric Plant, the engine of modernity in the region. It supplied power to Granada and provided the electricity for the city’s first “Corpus Christi” festival lighting.
- Technological Evolution: A fascinating collection of original electrical equipment.
- Memory of a Great Work: A detailed scale model recreates the entire original infrastructure, which has since disappeared.
📜 “Fábrica del Blanqueo” Room
Explore 20th-century economic development through the Paper Mill (active until 1927). Learn how this industry transformed the Blanqueo area via an accessible interactive panel, allowing all visitors to engage with history in a dynamic and participatory way.
🕒 “The Waiting Room”
The perfect finishing touch: visit this nostalgic space that recreates the station’s original atmosphere. Admire the ceramic replica of the 1925 map and a photographic gallery featuring every station along the route. The final flourish to an unforgettable visit in a building with a soul.
