Discover Nulles: Wine Culture, Architectural History and Routes

Nulles combines modernist wine culture with church architecture, an Iberian archaeological site and several named routes. If you’re planning a hotel stay in Nulles, you can explore the town according to your interests: Would you like to discover architectural styles and historical uses, learn about wine-related experiences, or compare routes by their destinations and walking or cycling times?

Modernist Wine Culture

The Celler Cooperatiu de Sant Isidre de Nulles is a modernist cooperative winery designed by architect Cèsar Martinell. The #OrigenCalçotada wine tourism experience includes a route through vineyards and calçot fields, a visit to the winery, and a tasting of locally produced wines and cavas. It’s an especially interesting option if you’d like your trip to include not only a tasting but also the modernist architecture of a winery.

Architectural History and Archaeological Traces

Another highlight is the Església de Sant Joan Baptista. Construction began in 1510; in the 18th century, the church was rebuilt in the neoclassical style with strong baroque influences. The octagonal bell tower rises from a square base and is topped by a dome. Remains of Nulles Castle can be seen on the exterior of the right-hand wall. The church brings together architectural history, a distinctive tower and visible castle remains.

The central building at the Rabassats Iberian archaeological site was in use in the 3rd century BC. The western room, divided into two areas, was used for domestic activities such as grinding, food preparation and weaving. Alongside the dating, this description also gives a concrete impression of how part of the building was used. Rabassats offers a different historical perspective from the church: here, the focus is on the layout of the rooms and domestic work.

Routes and Countryside

The Ruta dels Tanins leads to Casafort, dry-stone structures and the del Lluc forest. It offers wide views over part of the municipality of Nulles and, in the distance, the Prades Mountains. The Ruta de la Síquia is almost entirely paved and includes the Pont de Busquets, a paved irrigation channel formerly used to draw water. The route also takes in dry-stone structures and offers very good views of Vilabella and Nulles. Walking and cycling times differ too: the Ruta dels Tanins takes about 20 minutes by bike and a little over half an hour on foot; the Síquia takes about 30 minutes by bike and an hour on foot.

The Ruta de les Alzines leads to the hamlet of Bellavista and its chapel, dry-stone structures and the bridge of l'Hospitalet; its views stretch impressively across the surrounding area. The Ruta del Forn Teuler offers different highlights: it leads to an old brick kiln and dry-stone structures, with good views of the hills. By bike, this route takes about 30 to 45 minutes; on foot, it takes an hour. You can distinguish between the routes by their destinations: Alzines, for example, features a chapel and bridge, while Forn Teuler takes you to the old brick kiln.

Visitor Information

The Oficina de Turisme de Nulles provides visitor information and cultural offerings such as exhibitions and a presentation room. If you’d like to include cultural activities in your trip planning alongside the routes, it’s a place to go for visitor information.

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