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.
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
Iberian site from the 7th to 1st centuries BC located in Avinyonet del Penedès where evidence has been found related to the beginnings of the vineyard and wine in Penedès.
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 church of Sant Elies in Mediona, which was first documented in 1301, could be Romanesque, according to the historian and writer Esteve Cruañes
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
In the north of Penedès, the forged balcony gives us an extraordinary panorama with the Mediterranean in the background.
Would you like to enjoy spectacular views of the Penedès region from a Noucentista watchtower that’s almost a hundred years old? The Miranda d
Cubelles castle, known as the Marquesos de Alfarràs house, is located in the county of Cubelles, in the Garraf region.
It offers a 360-degree view of an area dominated by the cultivation of vineyards, olive groves and the renowned peach trees of Ordal.
A privileged viewpoint over Vilafranca del Penedès, where you will get a postcard image of the wine capital.
Cal Ximet, the original house of the Guimeràs, is located in the center of the town of El Vendrell.
This center was opened in 2016, offering information on the history of the funicular (cable car), its different stages and remodeling, its technical characteristics, as well as exhibiting different particular objects of the Funi. It is also the Tourist Information Point of the municipality.
The Castle of the Holy Cross is a fortified area from the medieval period, first documented in 1037
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.
Located in the old Sant Joan Hospital building (14th c), between 1910 and 1914 it was reconverted into the residence of American industrialist and
The Castellers de Vilafranca is a Catalan cultural and sports institution whose main objective is to build human towers. They are a non-profit organization and are considered a public interest entity.
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.
The memory of the Vilanova sea quarter, in the emblematic location of the Sant Cristòfol Lighthouse.
In the CDIAT you will take a trip around Torrelavit and its history, the River Path and the paper industry thanks to the 12 mills in the municipality.
The Iberian Citadel of Calafell is a unique pre-Roman archaeological site in the country.
Peter Stämpfli was named Adopted Son of the town of Sitges in 2004

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The Museum is located in the original installations of the steam locomotive depot of Vilanova i la Geltrú, some railway constructions done between the
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
Interactive space with audiovisual resources where we explain the town's history, Fil.loxera and Cava.

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