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
Web
http://www.turismevilafranc…
Address

Basílica de Santa Maria. Plaça Jaume I
08720
Spain

Town
Vilafranca del Penedès

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Category
Monasteries, castles and ruins
Heritage classification
Cultural Assets of National Interest (BCIN)
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Imatge del campanar de la Basílica de Santa Maria
Façana lateral dreta de la Basílica Santa Maria

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