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Girona / Catalonia The so-called “City of the Four Rivers”, shows us a historic centre dominated by medieval buildings and reminders of Romans, Arabs and Jews. Inside the walled enclosure of "La Força Vella" you can find the culiminating works of its historical destiny.
One of the most historic sites in Spain, Girona lies in northeast Catalonia, just 99 km (62 mi) from Barcelona. Founded by Romans, the city later was taken over by Moors and Franks before finally falling under the rule of Barcelona. Influenced by different cultures and religions, the city beckons visitors with beautiful architecture.
- Catedral de Girona. Towering over a flight of 86 steps rising from Plaça de la Catedral, Girona's imposing cathedral is far more ancient than its billowing baroque facade…
- Museu d’Història dels Jueus. Until 1492, Girona was home to Catalonia’s second-most important medieval Jewish community, after Barcelona, and one of the country's finest Jewish…
- Torre Gironella. Climb to the top of this old stone tower for a staggering view over Girona.
- Monestir de Sant Pere de Galligants. This beautiful 11th- and 12th-century Romanesque Benedectine monastery has a sublime bell tower and a splendid cloister featuring otherworldly animals and…
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Girona is capital of the province of Girona in the region of Catalonia. Explore Girona. Girona is a beautiful walled city which sits on the edge of the River Onyar. On the waters edge are lovely tall buildings painted in a range of colours on the yellow/ochre end of the spectrum.
Aug 31, 2023 · 1. Girona Cathedral. 2. Basílica de Sant Feliu. 3. Arab Baths. 4. Museu d’Arqueologia de Catalunya-Girona. 5. Walk the Girona City Walls. 6. Take a Girona Walking Tour. 7. Eat some Xuixos. 8. Museu d’Història de Girona. 9. Museu d’Art de Girona. 10. Jewish History Museum (and the old Jewish Quarter) 11. Mercat del Lleó. 12.
Explore the Jewish Quarter (El Call) Feel like you're in a GoT scene at the Girona Cathedral. Admire the views from the Onyar River. Visit the ancient Arab baths and the Sant Pere de Galligants monastery. Walk across the Eiffel bridge. Kiss El cul de la Lleona (Lioness' ass) Soak up the excellent views from the medieval city walls.