Founded in the second half of the 10th century, it was part of the county of Barcelona, and was integrated into the network of castles that marked the border between the Catalan counties and Al-Andalus, with the function of protecting and organizing the territory.
Peter Stämpfli was named Adopted Son of the town of Sitges in 2004
Iberian site from the 7th to 1st centuries BC located in Avinyonet del Penedès where evidence has been found related to the beginnings of the vineyard and wine in Penedès.
In the CDIAT you will take a trip around Torrelavit and its history, the River Path and the paper industry thanks to the 12 mills in the municipality.
In the north of Penedès, the forged balcony gives us an extraordinary panorama with the Mediterranean in the background.
A castle from the 10th century, with a Templar construction from the 13th century and two towers from the 15th century, encased on the old road from Sant Quintí to Sant Joan de Mediona, it guarded this strategic enclave for centuries.
Would you like to enjoy spectacular views of the Penedès region from a Noucentista watchtower that’s almost a hundred years old? The Miranda d
The Castle of the Holy Cross is a fortified area from the medieval period, first documented in 1037
Personal collection of Josep Andreu i Lasserre, the universal Catalan clown Charlie Rivel.
Dating from the 11th century and declared a Bé Cultural d'interès Nacional, it is the most representative medieval monument in the region and the only Romanesque Monastery in the Penedès.
The Castle of Subirats, dating from the year 917, is located in a strategic enclave in the region of Alt Penedès. The construction is closely linked
The old fish market, this venue is nowadays the warehouse of all the folklore elements, characters and clothing of the Festa Major de Vilafranca, inviting anyone for a tour.
Capellades Museum and Paper Mill is housed in an 18th century paper mill called “Molí de la Vila”
Pau Casals (1876 - 1973) was one of the most important cellists of all time.
The church of Sant Elies in Mediona, which was first documented in 1301, could be Romanesque, according to the historian and writer Esteve Cruañes
The permanent exhibition at the VINSEUM is dedicated to the vineyard and wine, and the close connection these have with the Penedès region and Catalonia. Your journey starts on the third floor of the Royal Palace and ends with a cava or wine tasting in the tavern of the museum.
The museum boasts an impressive collection of miniature trains from many periods and countries.
Olèrdola is an archaeological site occupied for 4000 years as well as a natural park.
Can Papiol is much more than a house: it's place where you can travel in time
Claramunt Castle stands at the top of a hill, overlooking the point where the gorge of the Anoia river opens into the Òdena basin.
Built by Miquel Utrillo between 1913 and 1918 to house the important art collection belonging to American industrialist and collector Charles Deering
Castellet Castle, built on the remains of fortifications dating back more than 2,500 years, was built in 977 with a basic structure consisting of a watchtower and a small wall.

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Sant Martí Sarroca’s medieval church and castle are regarded as an historic and artistic site of national interest.
The Museum is located in the original installations of the steam locomotive depot of Vilanova i la Geltrú, some railway constructions done between the
The permanent exhibition at the VINSEUM is dedicated to the vineyard and wine, and the close connection these have with the Penedès region and Catalonia. Your journey starts on the third floor of the Royal Palace and ends with a cava or wine tasting in the tavern of the museum.
The Castle of the Holy Cross is a fortified area from the medieval period, first documented in 1037

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Vilafranca del Penedès
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