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.
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.
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.
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 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.