Blancafort | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Blancafort Location in Catalonia | |
| Coordinates:41°26′24″N1°09′38″E / 41.44°N 1.1606°E /41.44; 1.1606 | |
| Country |  ESP |
| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
| Province |  Tarragona |
| Comarca |  Conca de Barberà |
| Government | |
| • mayor | Magí Baltà Ventura (2015)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.5 km2 (5.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[3] | |
• Total | 392 |
| • Density | 27.0/km2 (70.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | www |
Blancafort (Catalan pronunciation:[ˌblaŋkəˈfɔɾ]) is a municipality in theprovince ofTarragona and theautonomous community ofCatalonia,Spain. It has a population of 392 (register office, 2025) 
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Blancafort was first mentioned in 1207 census documents in which a castle in the name of Pere Romeu y de Fitor Arnau was noted. Blancafort was part of the Dukedom ofMontblanc. It was fortified in the fourteenth century. During theWar of Succession it declared itself in favor of theArchduke Charles so it was attacked byPhilip V's troops. After the war, it was integrated into the township ofTarragona. During theWar of Independence it was looted by troops commanded by the French General,Louis Gabriel Suchet.
The parish church is dedicated toSaint Magdalene and was built on the remains of the ancient Roman temple. It is of ample proportions and of a lateBaroque style. It consists of a singlenave and a barrel vault cover. The façade is neoclassical. In the old cemetery attached to the temple there is an outstanding collection of preserved tombstones which are today on display in the Diocesan Museum of Tarragona.
The town retains many houses built in the late eighteenth century. Among them is theCan Minguella, better known as theCan Cavaller, from the seventeenth century. The façade shows the family coat of arms. Nothing remains of the old castle except a topographical reference in the street namedel Castell.
Blancafort's main festival takes place on the fourth Sunday of August, although for the entire month of August there are activities for people of different ages. Since 1483, there is also a tradition of walking up to the Sanctuary of Tallat, also done during the month of August.
Places adjacent to Blancafort, Spain | |
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Municipalities ofConca de Barberà | ||
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