Vilafranca Demolishes Old Civil Guard Barracks to Create New Square

The City Council begins demolition work to transform the space into a community meeting area with play zones and diverse uses.

Generic image of demolition of old buildings in an urban setting.
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Generic image of demolition of old buildings in an urban setting.

The Vilafranca City Council has initiated the demolition of the remains of the old Civil Guard barracks, located on Joan Baptista Penyarroja street, with the aim of creating a new square.

The work involves demolishing the four walls that still remained of the old building. This intervention aims to create a new outdoor space that will include a play area and a large surface for various uses.
The project has a budget of 135,000 euros and was awarded to the company Jujosa through a bidding process.
With this project, Vilafranca will have a new public space designed to facilitate encounters among residents and host various activities.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Vilafranca (21/10/2026)