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.
Santes Creus Monastery came into being in 1160 under the patronage of the Montcada and Cervelló houses and Count Ramon Berenguer IV. On the banks of
Sant Martí Sarroca’s medieval church and castle are regarded as an historic and artistic site of national interest.
Pau Casals (1876 - 1973) was one of the most important cellists of all time.
A unique museum, located in a historic space, dedicated to one of the most important musicians of the 20th century.
Medieval flour mill in the centre of Monjes dating from the 10th century according to the records. This mill harnessed the force of the water from the
The “Casa Barral” is an old fisherman's house, located on the Calafell promenade, where the poet and publisher Carlos Barral and his family lived
The Igualada Leather Museum and County Museum of Anoia mainly based on the manufacture of wool and leather:
Penyafort Castle, a 10-century-old architectural ensemble restored to spread a cultural legacy linked to the history of Catalonia
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.
Miravinya El Castellot, in Castellví de la Marca, offers spectacular views of the Penedès region from its 10th-century defence tower. The 10-metre
Can Papiol is much more than a house: it's place where you can travel in time
Peter Stämpfli was named Adopted Son of the town of Sitges in 2004
The creator of this building was born in L'Arboç, Joan Roquer i Marí. After his honeymoon trip to Andalusia, the wealthy newlyweds returned to
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.
Art, culture and history in a museum full of surprises.
Cal Ximet, the original house of the Guimeràs, is located in the center of the town of El Vendrell.
Dating from the 11th century and declared a Bé Cultural d'interès Nacional, it is the most representative medieval monument in the region and the only Romanesque Monastery in the Penedès.
The last resistance of the Spain Civil War in Barcelona.
Permanent exhibition on the history of the Font de la Canya and the archaeological research of the vineyard and wine. One of the most outstanding exhibitions dedicated to Iberian civilization in Catalonia.
Esperanto in Subirats has its own name: Lluís M. Hernández Yzal (1917–2002), a Barcelona pharmacist who had lived in Sant Pau d'Ordal since 1945

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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
The Museum is located in the original installations of the steam locomotive depot of Vilanova i la Geltrú, some railway constructions done between the
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
17-18 December
Avinyonet del Penedès
22, 25, 26 & 28 Dec 2025 - 1 & 4 Jan 2026

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