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Vilafranca de Penedès Villafranca del Panadés (officially known as Vilafranca del Penedès in Catalan) is a municipality in the province of Barcelona in the Catalonia community of Spain. As of January 2017, it is the capital of the Alt Penedès region with a population of 39,532 people. It is known for its sparkling wines, Catalan cava, and Penedés wines. The autonomous city originated in the 12th century. You can find many medieval buildings, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Monastery of San Francisco, the Palace, the Palau de la Generalitat and the Palau de la Musica. Along the Rambla Avenue in Villafranca del Panadés, there are modernist buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Another example of modernist architecture is the facade of the City Hall in Plaza de la Vila. In the city center, you can find some Gothic churches, modernist buildings, large outdoor shopping centers, first-class cuisine and culture, as well as visit the Villa Franca Museum (the wine museum is also located here), explaining to tourists the process of wine making, its history and its relationship with the municipal authorities.