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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 city took its present shape during the medieval period.

Girona - city tour, top attractions to see

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Girona is associated by many with nothing more than an 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. There you will find the most important sights to see.

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Girona Cathedral

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The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary in Girona 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 mixture 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, above all, the world-unique Tapestry of the Creation of the World from 1100.

El Call - Jewish Quarter

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This Jewish quarter, which stretches at the foot of the cathedral, 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.

Arabian baths

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These baths are remnants 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 today. They can now be found on the grounds of the Monastery of the Capuchin Poor Clares.

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The Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants

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

The monastery is also home to the Archaeological Museum.

City wall walk

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

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Views of the Onyar River

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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.

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Costa Brava

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The province of Girona has over 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.

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