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
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
Claramunt Castle stands at the top of a hill, overlooking the point where the gorge of the Anoia river opens into the Òdena basin.
Descobreix l'església i les pintures romàniques de Sant Valentí a Les Cabanyes. Història al cor del Penedès
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.
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.
The project of the Funicular de Gelida was carried out by the engineer Santiago Rubió i Tudurí, and was opened on November 1, 1924. The funicular was
Tranquility and history go hand in hand in this site of great architectural, artistic and historical value.
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
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
The Castle of the Holy Cross is a fortified area from the medieval period, first documented in 1037
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.
Church of Santa María, a visit from Romanesque to Gothic, surrounded by gargoyles, modernist sculptures and a majestic organ.
Les restes del castell de Marmellar i l'església de Sant Miquel formen un conjunt encimbellat a 380 m d'altitud al mig de la vall.
Els Hostalets de Pierola, a window to the Miocene
Sculptural works by the deceaseds
The NEAN - Prehistoric Park of Capellades is an equipment of the Capellades

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Sant Martí Sarroca’s medieval church and castle are regarded as an historic and artistic site of national interest.
Interactive space with audiovisual resources where we explain the town's history, Fil.loxera and Cava.
The Castle of the Holy Cross is a fortified area from the medieval period, first documented in 1037
The Museum is located in the original installations of the steam locomotive depot of Vilanova i la Geltrú, some railway constructions done between the

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Avinyonet del Penedès
22, 25, 26 & 28 Dec 2025 - 1 & 4 Jan 2026

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