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Inauguration of the aerial railway at the Tibidabo Amusement Park. 1915

Date
1915
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Imatge fixa
Reference code
ANC1-42-N-31430
Link to the online document
Description

This is a historical photograph that documents the inauguration of the aerial railway at the Tibidabo Amusement Park in 1915, one of the first transports of this type in Catalonia and a symbol of modernity and technological innovation. The aerial railway, also known as the funicular, connected the city with the summit of Tibidabo, facilitating access to a space of leisure and recreation that became iconic for the Barcelona bourgeoisie. The image reflects the impact of the industrial revolution and new forms of urban mobility on the configuration of public space and access to leisure. In addition, it highlights Catalonia’s will to be at the forefront of European innovations in transport and urban planning, thus contributing to the construction of a modern and European identity.