Vilafranca del Penedès, Wine capital municipality in Alt Penedès, Spain
Located 54 kilometers from Barcelona, Vilafranca del Penedès spreads across 19.65 square kilometers of flat terrain with small hills reaching 223 meters elevation.
The town emerged in the 12th century after Olèrdola's decline, later becoming a significant administrative center when King James I held court sessions in 1218.
The December Fira del Gall fair presents regional products and traditions, while the annual ViJazz festival combines local wine tasting with musical performances.
The municipality connects to major cities through the AP-7 highway, regional roads C-243 and C-15, plus regular train service on Rodalies Barcelona line 4.
The Gothic church of Santa Maria, Palau Reial, and Vinseum museum form a historical complex dedicated to preserving the region's wine production heritage.
Location: Alt Penedès
Capital city: Vilafranca del Penedès
Elevation above the sea: 223 m
Shares border with: La Granada, Sant Cugat Sesgarrigues, Olèrdola, Santa Margarida i els Monjos, Pacs del Penedès, Les Cabanyes
Website: https://vilafranca.cat
GPS coordinates: 41.34472,1.69944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58
Basílica de Santa Maria de Vilafranca del Penedès
312 m
Palau Reial de Vilafranca del Penedès
308 m
Palau Baltà
346 m
Cementiri de Vilafranca del Penedès
858 m
Casa de la Festa Major de Vilafranca del Penedès
407 m
Cal Macià
233 m
No Fem el CIM
2.8 km
Sant Joan de Vilafranca
192 m
Sant Francesc de Vilafranca
184 m
Casa Miró
23 m
Monument als castellers
364 m
Convent of Sant Francesc
195 m
Biblioteca Torras i Bages
425 m
Plaça de Jaume I
389 m
Palau del Marquès d'Alfarràs (Vilafranca del Penedès)
436 m
Col·legi de Sant Josep
150 m
Casino Unió Comercial
104 m
Casa de la Vila
239 m
Cal Dorda
257 m
Església de la Trinitat (Vilafranca del Penedès)
389 m
Cal Figarot
276 m
Torre de Moja
2.2 km
Muralla de Vilafranca del Penedès
242 m
Rambla de Sant Francesc
136 m
Plaça de Sant Joan
176 m
Monument a Milà i Fontanals
59 m
Residència Mare Ràfols
1.2 km
Cal Gomà (Vilafranca del Penedès)
446 mReviews
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