The ruins of Olèrdola. Photography by Alberto-g-rovi.
In November 1971, after some alterations to the church and the construction of a new building on the site formerly occupied by a rectory-farmhouse, the monumental complex at Olèrdola was opened to the public. In 1995 the Olèrdola monumental complex became one of the seats of the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia and since 2014 it has been managed by the Catalan Cultural Heritage Agency. Olèrdola was declared a National Cultural Heritage Assetin 1931 and an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bé d'Interès Cultural - BIC).
The complex of monuments at Olèrdola forms part of the Route of the Iberians.
Olèrdola stands on a privileged site between the Penedès plain and El Garraf. Since prehistoric times, its inhabitants have left their mark here: an Iberian settlement, an impressive Roman fortification and a medieval town with Romanesque and pre-Romanesque churches and medieval tombs cut into the rock.
If you go walking in the mountains, we recommend taking water with you, wearing comfortable shoes and warm clothing and, depending on the season, also bring a sun hat. Throughout the year we offer various guided tours and dramatised visits to the Natural Park and the Monumental Complex. Furthermore, if you are experienced hikers and you like a strenuous walk, you can do the circular route to the castle of Olèrdola.
So we encourage you to explore this magnificent complex full of history in the core of the Natural Park of Olèrdola, in the heart of the Penedès!
INFORMATION
ADDRESS
Castell d'Olèrdola s/n08734 Sant Miquel d'Olèrdola
Olèrdola (Alt Penedès, Barcelona)
FEES
Price of admission: €5,00
Reduced rate: €3,00
- 65 years of age and over
- Pensioners
- Carnet jove (Youth Card) holders
- Students with an International Student Card
- Single-parent or large-family cardholders
- Non-tour groups of 10 or more people with prior reservation.
Free admission:
- Minors under 16 years of age
- Unemployed
- ICOM (International Council of Museums) or ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments) members duly accredited
- Members of the Associació de Museòlegs de Catalunya, duly accredited
- Those professional tour guides, duly accredited
- Teachers of formal education accredited by the management of the school
- Members of the press duly accredited, in the exercise of their work, with previous written notice
- Disabled persons, with a certificate of disability. Companion will also have free admission if the card certifies the individual requires accompaniment
- Foster families duly accredited
- Student groups with their teacher having made previous arrangements
- First Sunday of the month
Other discounts:
- Groups that make their booking through intermediary travel agencies or similar will receive a discount of 25% on the applicable rate. The group’s authorized guide or companion will be exempt from paying the admission fee.
TELEPHONE
+34 93 938 181 429 / 675 78 29 36WEBSITE
http://www.macolerdola.cat/ca/OPENING TIMES
Del 16 de desembre al 28 de febrer, de 10 a 16 h
Setmana Santa (Dv Sant, Ds i Dg de Pasqua), de 10 a 19 h
Del 1 de març al 31 de maig, de 10 a 17.30 h
De l'1 de juny al 30 de setembre, de 10 a 20 h
De l'1 d'octubre al 15 de desembre, de 10 a 17.30 h
Tancat els dilluns (excepte festius), Any Nou, Reis, Nadal i Sant Esteve
GETTING HERE
The road that leads directly to the area (BV-2443) is located at 10 km along the C-15 Vilafranca del Penedès to Vilanova i la Geltrú road, between the towns of Olèrdola and Canyelles. Follow the road signs to Olèrdola Castle.
