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.
One of the most unknown historical centers of the Penedès, made up of a monumental complex, with the Romanesque church of Sant Joan Sesrovires, is the
Penyafort Castle, a 10-century-old architectural ensemble restored to spread a cultural legacy linked to the history of Catalonia
The Garraf Buddhist Monastery is located in the municipality of Olivella, in a prime location in the Garraf Park. It is a building built in 1905 by a
Santes Creus Monastery came into being in 1160 under the patronage of the Montcada and Cervelló houses and Count Ramon Berenguer IV. On the banks of
És el mes enlairat de tot el Penedès. Està situat a una altura de 781 metres sobre la "dent" del Montmel, que mira de cara al Camp de Tarragona.
Sculptural works by the deceaseds
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 and the church are a fortified complex from the 10th c. From the Center for Interpretation different proposals are offered to discover its history
Church of Santa María, a visit from Romanesque to Gothic, surrounded by gargoyles, modernist sculptures and a majestic organ.
Sant Martí Sarroca’s medieval church and castle are regarded as an historic and artistic site of national interest.
Descobreix l'església i les pintures romàniques de Sant Valentí a Les Cabanyes. Història al cor del Penedès
The ruins of the Iberian city, a place where you can find important archaeological finds.
Cubelles castle, known as the Marquesos de Alfarràs house, is located in the county of Cubelles, in the Garraf region.
The creator of this building was born in L'Arboç, Joan Roquer i Marí. After his honeymoon trip to Andalusia, the wealthy newlyweds returned to
Olèrdola is an archaeological site occupied for 4000 years as well as a natural park.
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.
The Iberian Citadel of Calafell is a unique pre-Roman archaeological site in the country.
Piera Castle dates back to at least the 10th century. Perched at the top of a small hill, it overlooks the valley of the Anoia river where it flows into the Penedès region.
Tous Castle is set on a hill of key importance for controlling the passes between the Òdena basin and the Barberà basin.

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Interactive space with audiovisual resources where we explain the town's history, Fil.loxera and Cava.
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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Avinyonet del Penedès
22, 25, 26 & 28 Dec 2025 - 1 & 4 Jan 2026

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