Casteller Encyclopedia launches free digital version in Tarragona

The first four volumes of the comprehensive human towers guide are now available online for free consultation.

Generic image of a human tower base during a traditional festival in a historic square.
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Generic image of a human tower base during a traditional festival in a historic square.

The Coordinadora de Colles Castelleres de Catalunya presented the digitalization of the first four volumes of the Casteller Encyclopedia this Tuesday in Tarragona, now available for free online access.

This initiative, supported by Cossetània publishing and Repsol, aims to provide a global platform for researching the history and techniques of Catalonia's human towers. The digital archive features a specialized search engine and will be expanded with four additional volumes over the next year. The project is backed by the URV Chair for the Study of Human Towers and the Casteller Museum of Catalonia.

"It is a place to learn, research, and discover where human towers come from and where they are headed."

Albert Torres · President of the CCCC
Javier Sancho, director of the Repsol industrial complex in Tarragona, emphasized the company's 50-year commitment to the region's cultural heritage. The digital platform ensures that the historical narrative of this UNESCO-recognized tradition remains updated and accessible to a modern audience.