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.
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 NEAN - Prehistoric Park of Capellades is an equipment of the Capellades
Standing on top of a cliff, which gives it an excellent vantage point, is one of the oldest shrines in Catalonia, with a chapel first documented in
Located where the Foix Castle (C11th) once was established, it is the origin of the village of Torrelles de Foix and an strategic point where great sights can be enjoyed.
Capellades Museum and Paper Mill is housed in an 18th century paper mill called “Molí de la Vila”

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Main attractions

Interactive space with audiovisual resources where we explain the town's history, Fil.loxera and Cava.
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
Sant Martí Sarroca’s medieval church and castle are regarded as an historic and artistic site of national interest.

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Vilafranca del Penedès
29th August- 2nd September
Vilafranca del Penedès
4-6 July

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