Basilica of Santa Maria

Place of interest
Plaça Jaume I amb la Basílica de Santa Maria al fons

The Basilica of Santa Maria de Vilafranca is the first example of Gothic architecture in Catalonia. A visit includes an itinerary through space and time over the course of its 725 years of history, including contemplation of its interior and exterior features.

Contact
Telephone
93 818 12 54
Email
turisme@vilafranca.org
Address

Basílica de Santa Maria. Plaça Jaume I
08720
Spain

Town
Vilafranca del Penedès

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Category
Monasteries, castles and ruins
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Sant Martí Sarroca’s medieval church and castle are regarded as an historic and artistic site of national interest.
The Castle of the Holy Cross is a fortified area from the medieval period, first documented in 1037
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.
Interactive space with audiovisual resources where we explain the town's history, Fil.loxera and Cava.

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Sant Pere de Riudebitlles
27th April
Vilafranca del Penedès
March 3 and 10, April 7 and 14, May 5 and 12
Sant Llorenç d'Hortons
27th April
Sant Cugat Sesgarrigues
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