Vilafranca (medieval town)
Vilafranca (in Catalan and most languages), Villefranche (in French) or Borgo Franco (in Italian) is understood as the legal status of a medieval community free of duties or with fiscal privileges, alternately performing military services. == Examples == === Italy === Borgo Agnello (Novara) at the beginning of the 13th century Serravalle Sesia in 1255 Paganico (Grosseto, also called "Borgo Franco" because of these exemptions) Castelfranco Veneto (Treviso) in 1199 Soncino in 1118, one of the oldest Robecco d'Oglio (Cremona) in 1185 Trino (Vercelli) Villa d'Adda (Bergamo) in 1193 == Vilafranca vs Vilanova == The vilafranca or vilanova were new population centers that arose during the Middle Ages, especially between the 12th and 14th centuries in Catalonia and the rest of Iberian Peninsula, in Italy, France and Germany.
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