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Girona is a city in Catalonia, in the northeast of Spain. It is one of the four provinces of the region, along with Barcelona, Lleida and Tarragona. The city was founded by the Roman leader Pompey around 79 BC. After the disintegration of the empire, it was incorporated into the Visigothic Kingdom in 476, where it remained until conquered by the Arabs. In 785 Charlemagne incorporated Girona as part of the Carolingian Empire. The old town gained its present shape during the Middle Ages.

Girona - city tour, top attractions to see

Girona is associated by many only with the airport and a transfer city on the way to the Costa Brava or Barcelona, while the city is extremely charming and worth a closer look, at least during a day trip. Girona boasts over 2000 years of history. It has a very well-preserved medieval old town and many narrow, cobblestone streets where you can imagine what life was like there a few hundred years ago. The old town of Gron (Barri Vell) is located within the city walls. The most important monuments to see are located there.

Girona Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Grono was built over as many as seven centuries starting in the 11th century. It is entered by a monumental staircase, which has recently become extremely popular, through its participation in the TV series "Game of Thrones." The temple's facade represents the Baroque style, while its interior is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Inside, numerous sculptures and large, beautiful stained glass windows catch the eye. The nave in the cathedral is almost 23 meters wide and is the widest in the world. Also worth a visit is the cathedral's museum and treasury, where you can see, most notably, the world-unique Tapestry of the Creation of the World from 1100.

El Call - Jewish Quarter

Stretching at the foot of the cathedral, this Jewish quarter is considered one of the best preserved in Western Europe. Jews settled mainly around the streets of Força and San Llorenç. They only resided there until 1492, when they were expelled. Although no synagogue can be found here to this day, the buildings themselves - a tangle of narrow streets, gates and passageways - already convey a medieval look and unique atmosphere.

Arab baths

These baths are a remnant of the Moors from southern Spain, who ruled Girona for several decades. They were built at the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries and are still preserved in excellent condition. They can now be found on the grounds of the Monastery of the Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters.

Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants

This Benedictine monastery dates back to the 10th century and architecturally represents the Catalan Romanesque style. It has housed the Archaeological Museum since 1857.

Walk the city walls

The medieval walls surrounding the old town of Grono are now more than a kilometer long. However, the first walls were built much earlier, back in Roman times. They have only been expanded more and more over time. It is worth climbing them, as the views are unique and impressive.

Views of the Onyar River

The Onyar River cuts the rather densely built-up Girona practically in half, and the colorful houses along its banks are already a postcard sight in the city. The best views can be enjoyed from the 6 bridges built over the river. Of particular interest is the Pont de les Peixaeries, a red metal bridge designed by the famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel.

Costa Brava

The province of Girona has more than 200 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline on its territory. There you will find numerous resorts, such as Lloret de Mar, Roses, Tossa de Mar, but also wild beaches and rocky coves.