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Girona, the largest city of the North, became famous as the “city of a thousand sieges” - it stands on the most important ancient road Via Augusta, paved by the Romans (along which the imperial troops went from to Cadiz), and was a welcome goal for everyone who wanted to gain a foothold in.

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Girona train and bus stations are located at Placa d’Espanya in 20 minutes. walk from the historic center of Girona.

The small river Onyar divides the city of Girona into two parts: the historic center of Barri Veil with a cathedral, the Jewish quarter, Romanesque and Gothic buildings is located on the right bank, the modern areas of Barri del Mercadal are on the left bank .

To inspect Girona is enough for half a day.

Girona Tourist Office:

• Rambla de la Llibertat, 1. 972 22 65 75,
• mon-Fri 8.00-20.00, Sat 8.00-14.00, 16.00-18.00, Sun 9.00-14.00.

How to get to Girona:

An airport

• 11 km south of the city, 972 47 43 43. (daily 1 flight), summer charter flights to resorts.

By train to Girona

•   (more than 20 times a day, 1 h. 45 min., 4.90-5.64 €),
• Figueres (more than 20 times a day, 30-40 min., 2.05-2.20 €);
• Port Bow (15 times a day, 3.20-3.70 €).

By bus to Girona

•   (Estacio de Nord) (3-6 times a day, 1 hour 20 minutes, 9.20 €);
• Figueres (1 hour, 3.70 €);
• beaches (3 times a day, author SARFA );
• Besalu (up to 8 times a day, Sun 4.50 min., 3 €)
• Olot (1 h. 15 min., 5.25 €).

By car to Girona

• Track A-7( - ).

History of Girona:

• V  in. BC.In place of the future city of Giron, an Iberian settlement arises; the Roman troops who later seized it founded the fortress of Gerund in its place (from Latin “to fight”).
• III. The Romans erect the city walls.
• V- VI. Girona becomes an important religious center of the Visigoths; in 517, one of the first cathedrals of the Catholic priesthood was convened here.
• MidVIII. Girona was conquered by the Arabs.
• 797. Franks take possession of Girona, it has become the center of one of the Catalan counties that entered the Spanish mark.
• Xi. In Girona, a large community is emerging, the activity of which contributed to the commercial growth of the city.
• 1285. The heroic defense of Girona from the army.
• 1460-1470s.The civil war in Catalonia, in which the inhabitants of the city of Girona took an active part. The city was under siege many times, power often passed from the townspeople to the supporters of the king.
• 1809. Girona was captured three times by Napoleonic troops.

Tourist route in Girona:

Arriving in Girona, go to the embankment of the Onyar River, to PlatadeCatalunya(square Catalunya). This is one of the main city squares; beyond it on the right bank of the river begins the perfectly preserved fortress wallthat surrounded the ancient Roman Girona; next to the wall are broken the gardens(Jardines de la Muralla).

We advise you to climb the fortress wall and take a walk along it to imagine the size of the ancient city. You can go down from the wall on the Placa de Josep Ferrater i Mora (Josep Ferrater i Mora Square), next to the monastery of San Domenech(Convent de Sant Domenec). The monastery, one of the first Gothic buildings in Catalonia, was founded in the 13th century .; he is now transferred to the University of Gerona.

From the monastery along Carrer de Bellmiral (Belmiral St.) you can go to the old bishop's palace (XII-XVI), in which is located Art Museum(Museu d’Art, Placa de la Catedral, 12, BC 10.00-14.00, May-Sat. Tue-Sat 10.00-19.00, Oct-Apr. 10.00-18.00, Mon-Fri)

Girona Cathedral:

Opposite the palace is the main building of the city of Girona - cathedral(LaSeu de Gerona, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., museum, Sun 10 a.m.-2 p.m., summer Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., autumn-winter Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m., spring Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Mon. Cl.), whose bell tower is decorated with a weather vane with a bronze angel. A giant staircase of 90 steps leads to the main western facade - in the 17th century, during its construction it was the largest in Spain.

The history of this place begins with the Roman sanctuary of Apollo, on the ruins of which in the VI century. the Visigoth burial appeared; he was replaced by the Romanesque tomb of the X-XI centuries. And in 1312 the construction of the Girona Cathedral began, and the influence of French designs affected it. In the cathedral, one of the widest naves is 22.8 m (length - 50 m, height - 35 m). The cathedral acquired its modern look in the 17th century, when interiors and facades were rebuilt in the style of Catalan Baroque. A small museum is opened in the temple, which stores the unique woven carpet “Creation of the World” of the 11th-12th centuries. and the rarest illustrated manuscripts of the tenth century.

From Placa de la Catedral departs Carrer de la Forca (St. Forsa); the area between this street and the city wall in the Middle Ages was inhabited by Jews and was called El-Kal (E1 Call, from other Heb. “community”); here in the XIII century. a Kabbalah school has developed - it was in the city of Girona that the physician and Kabbalist philosopher Ramban was born and lived, who later became the chief rabbi of Catalonia. The entire Jewish quarter consists of confused streets, alleys, dead ends; since Girona is located on a small hill, many streets are simply narrow stairs.

Girona Museums:

Center Bonastruc ca Porta on Carrer de la Forca open Museum of the History of Jews of Girona(Museu d’Historia dels Jueus de Girona, Oct-Apr Mon-Sat 10.00-18.00, May-Sep Mon-Sat 10.00-20.00, Sun 10.00-15.00).

On the same street in the building of the Capuchin monastery of the XVIII century. is open Museum of the History of Girona(Museu d’Historia de la Ciutat, Carrer de la Forca, 27, Tue-Sat 10.00-14.00, 17.00-19.00, Sun 10.00-14.00, Mon. Closed). By visiting it, you can see the old monastery cemetery.

And going down the Carrer de la Forca to Placa de l’Oli, you can admire house Fontana deOhr(Fontana d’Or), owned by the Roman patrician and rebuilt in the Middle Ages.

Church of Sant Feliu:

After visiting the Jewish quarter, return to Placa de la Catedral (Catedral square); on its north side is Gothic church of Sant Feliu(Iglesia de SantFeliu), rebuilt by J. de Tornay in the 14th century. from the Romanesque temple. The church is set over the graves of saints Felix and Narseso, the patrons of the city. St. Felix of Africa was tortured at the beginning of the 4th century. pagan Romans, and one of the legends claims that this happened in a tower, which stood on the site of the current temple. Inside the church, Roman and early Christian sarcophagi, columns of the Romanesque period, an altar of the XVI century. and the alabaster figure of Christ extremely revered by the locals (1350). The multi-tower bell tower of the temple has become a symbol of the city of Girona.

Arab baths Girona:

Opposite the temple, on the other side of Pujada del Rei Marti, stands a 12th-century Romanesque building, which is commonly called Arab baths(Banos Arabes, summer Tue-Sun 10.00-19.00, winter Tue-Sun 10.00-14.00, Mon.), although they have nothing to do with Arabs. The baths were built in the 12th century, a few centuries after the expulsion of the Arabs from the city of Girona; they consist of a caldarium (hot bath) with a mosaic floor and frigidarium (cold bath) with a pool. At the end of the XIII century. the building was destroyed by the French, then it was restored and transferred to the Capuchin monastery. In 1929, the Arab baths were opened to the public.

Monastery of San Pere de Galigans:

Crossing the narrow, almost dry river Galigans, flowing behind the baths, you will find yourself near the Benedictine monastery of San Pere de Galigans  (Monestir de Sant Pere de Galligants), in which from the middle of the XIX century. The Archaeological Museum has been opened (Museu Arqueologic, Santa Llucia, 1, Sun 10.00-14.00, May-Saint. Tue-Sat 10.30-13.30, 16.00-19.00, Oct.-Apr. 10.30-13.30, 16.00-18.00, Mon. Closed). This monastery outside the city wall of the city of Girona is considered a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture.

The monastery was founded in 772, construction was completed only in 1130. Numerous tombstones were preserved in the monastery church (after the opening of the museum, ancient Jewish tombstones were also transferred here). Ancient burial sites survived in church of sao nicolau  (Iglesia de Sant Nicolau), located in front of the monastery. This temple was built in the XII century. it is believed that the churches of Italian Lombardy served as a model for him.

Having returned across the bridge to the cathedral part of the city, you can complete your acquaintance with the city of Girona at the Passeig Arqueologic (Passeig-Arqueolozhik), which begins at the northern wall of the cathedral, next to the square and runs along the city wall. Here you can admire the gates of San Cristofol (Portal de Sant Cristofol, XVIII) and climb the defensive gironelle tower  (Torre Gironella), which offers beautiful views of the city.

Without exaggeration, we can say about this Catalan city that it is old. This now Spanish city has lived for many centuries when Spain itself did not even exist. Its history goes back to such a distant antiquity that it can only be judged by myths and legends, of which there are many about Girona.

A beautiful legend has been compiled about the birth of the city of Girona. Several thousand years ago, the three-headed six-armed and six-legged giant Gerion came to the lands of Iberia. He liked a place on the banks of the Onyar River, where on a small mountain he built himself a city and named it Geriona. The king of Iberia, in order to drive out an uninvited guest and free his land, challenged Gerion to a duel, but could not defeat him and was defeated in this unequal battle. Upon learning of the death of his father, his daughter, the beautiful Pyrenees, fled. She takes refuge in forests in the very north of Iberia. Realizing that the king’s daughter is the heir to the throne and will be a source of threat to him, Gerion rushes in search of the fugitive. He soon found out where the Pyrenees was hiding. To put an end to her, Gerion set fire to the forest and the reassured becomes the ruler of Iberia.

At the same time, Hercules arrives in Iberia to carry out his tenth feat - to find and abduct a herd of Herion oxen. By the will of fate, he meets on his way surviving in a forest conflagration, but dying from burns of the Pyrenees. Before her death, she managed to tell Hercules her bitter story. Saddened and imbued with the story, Hercules goes to the south of the country, where he finds what he came for — a herd of oxen. Motivated by a desire to avenge the death of the beautiful Pyrenees, he converges in a battle with Gerion. In a titanic duel, he kills a tyrant, and he leaves the liberated lands to the three sons of Gerion. Having made an oath to clear the name of the father, the brothers develop the city and extend its borders. So, according to legend, the city of Girona was founded. And the mountains in the north, where the beautiful Pyrenees hid and died in the forests, were called Pyrenees - in her honor.

But this is a legend, and the story speaks of Pompey, who by 77 BC on the so-called "Hercules Road" at the confluence of the Onyar and Ter rivers, he built a small fortified city. Later, the Romans in this place laid the city, which was named Gerunda (lat. Gerunda). From this moment begins the official history of Girona. Traces of the walls of those times have survived to this day. Located in a strategically important place, the city was destined for a difficult fate. Girona was constantly attacked and often changed hands. The fortress walls collapsed and were erected again. Significant strengthening of the city walls was made in the period of 15-17 centuries. It is these walls that surround the central part of Girona today.

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The walls were thoroughly restored in 1985. You can take a walk along them, admiring a bird's eye view of the Girona plain, which began to be built up much later - in the 18-19 centuries.

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Perhaps the most interesting place in Girona is the medieval Gothic region, located in the historical central part. It is also called the Jewish Quarter or El Call (translated from Hebrew for "community"). Gloomy narrow, curved streets, similar to the corridors of Soviet communal apartments, often sandwiched between high walls of unprocessed lead-colored stone. But in this gloom there is a special charm of the Middle Ages. Gray is strictly monotonous. Yes, you can’t name the vibrant Jewish quarter. This place is thoroughly saturated with centuries-old history, which was far from always rainbow. Behind every bend in the streets, behind every bend there is something interesting hidden here.

The main place in the Jewish quarter is the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary. This temple was built long and painfully. First, in the XI century, on the site of the ruins of the sanctuary of Apollo, a Roman tomb was erected, three centuries later a Gothic church was built here, which was rebuilt in the XVI century, providing baroque facades.

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The Jewish quarter is located on a hill, so it is completely ruined by multilevel curved streets with numerous transitions from level to level. Steps, steps, steps. Here are countless. These steps are rough, uncouth, often curved - they further strengthen the heavy atmosphere of this place. Sometimes the streets are so narrow that they can barely part two people, and the walls of the houses hanging over them are so high that even on a sunny day there is twilight.

Judging by the annals, the first information about the Jewish Quarter dates back to 889, when several families settled near the current Cathedral. Jews lived in a community. They did not pay local taxes, were extensively engaged in trade, which raised the economy of the city. Over the next two centuries, Girona became the capital of Spanish Jews and by the end of the 14th century the local community numbered about a thousand people. By this time, due to the notable successes of the community and the strengthening of Catholicism, the differences between the Jews and the rest of the townspeople were growing into serious conflicts. In 1391 there was a special pogrom. An angry mob tore apart 40 Jews, and the survivors took refuge on the ramparts in the Gironella tower.

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The next hundred years became a painful test for the Jews. El Call has actually turned into a ghetto. In those days, the Inquisition was strong and especially cruel. Jews were oppressed, forced to accept the Catholic faith, and those who disagreed were severely punished. At the end of the 15th century, all Jews who did not accept Christianity were expelled from the country.

Since then, the Jewish quarter has not practically changed and carefully preserves traces of past days.

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Today El Calle is considered a prestigious area with the most expensive real estate in Girona. The local elite lives here, fashion boutiques are located, galleries and expensive restaurants work. But outwardly this is not at all noticeable. The walls of the houses keep their centuries-old appearance and only the expensive doors of apartments can hint about what is hidden inside.

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The Jewish quarter does not like unnecessary fuss - it has a leisurely walk. An unpredictable labyrinth of narrow streets with a large number of arches and passages will captivate even the most skeptical tourist.

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Here, at every step, interesting details await.

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You can look into a door accidentally left open and be surprised to find a distinctive wooden workshop, the appearance and equipment of which suggests that more than one generation of craftsmen is working here.

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After the Cathedral, another no less important attraction is the Gothic church of Sant Feliu. Another local urban legend is associated with it. In this church, the townspeople carefully preserve the relics of St. Narcissus, the bishop who lived in Giron in the 3rd century during the time of the Romans. He preached Christianity, healed of illnesses and assisted the parishioners.

The prosperous Girona located in an advantageous place at all times haunted envious people, including the French. In the 13th century, King Philip the Brave, who decided to conquer the city, held a siege for several months, but all he managed to capture was several blocks outside the walls and the church of Sant Feliu, with the remains of St. Narcissus. Knowing about the veneration of the saint by the Girona people, as a revenge for their disobedience, they decided to defile his grave. When the soldiers opened it, a swarm of unusual green flies, the size of an acorn and a huge sting, flew out from there. They attacked the defilers, indiscriminately stinging the soldiers and their horses. Panic broke out and the French fled in fear. Bites of flies were fatal. In terrible torment after the bites and immediately after the epidemic, 24 thousand soldiers died, among whom were barons and counts, including King Philip III himself.

The story says that the episodes with the flies of San Narcissus were repeated several more times, attacking the enemies of the townspeople. Therefore, the Girona people have a special relationship with flies - they have become a symbol of the city.

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Girona attracts thousands of tourists primarily for its unique contrast of distant antiquity and modernity. On the streets covered with centuries of raid, children play, live music is pouring, the clinking of glasses comes from local restaurants. In addition, the millennial atmosphere is balanced by a large number of young people. Girona is a university city. About 15,000 students live and study here, which makes up about 20% of the total population of the city.

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The central historical part of the city is very small. It can be done with a lunch break in a leisurely walk in just one day.

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You can just wander the streets, looking at the shops located on them. You can sit on a bench in a shady park. You can get around half the city on the fortress wall. You can choose any route - the atmosphere of this "immortal" city will not leave you indifferent. The thousand-year history of Girona is worth touching.

See also about Catalonia:

Like many other Spanish cities, Girona owes its birth to the Romans. In 75 AD, the legionnaires of the Great Empire founded a military fortress, which was later called Gerund.

At first it seems that the Catalan city of Girona is very ordinary, but subsequently the true face of the city will be completely different. It is curtained by the variegated walls of houses that extend along the Onyar River. It is thanks to these motley facades that you can penetrate into Girona and understand everything related to its history.

Jews made Girona a prosperous city. Thanks to them, this city became famous far beyond the borders of the Iberian Peninsula.

Girona Cathedral  - This is the result of a mixture of styles that belong to the XI - XVP centuries. From the original Romanesque building, which was built in 1038, only the monastery and some part of the tower have been preserved. All other elements of the cathedral belong to the church project, relating to the XV century.

Unusual excursions from residents:

The main attractions of Girona on the map

If you are going to visit Cathedral Museum, then the famous   Tapestry of the Universe  XP century and one of the richest collections of medieval silver and gold products.

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Not far from the Cathedral is located La basílica de Sant Feliu. This is one of the most representative Gothic buildings in Girona, the interior of which stores outstanding works of art. For example, pagan and early Christian sarcophagi. The cost of visiting the basilica is 7 euros. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday - from 10 to 17.30, on Sunday - from 13 to 17.30.

Further our route lies towards Los Baños Árabes. The design of the Arab baths traces the influence of Roman culture. The impressive entrance and the majestic columns that surround the main pool are unlikely to leave indifferent guests of this interesting corner. The cost of visiting is 2 euros.

Working hours: from April to September– from Monday to Saturday, from 10 to 19 hours, Sunday and holidays from 10 to 14 hours; from October to March - from 10 to 14 hours all days of the week.

The next destination is La universidad y Sant Domènec. The University and Monastery of Sant Domenech are the most significant Gothic buildings in Catalonia, built between the 13th and 14th centuries. Today is the University of Girona.

The final destination of our pre-dinner adventure is La Rambla de la Llibertat or the Old Arbat of Girona. Built in the 13th century, Rambla in ancient times was a shopping and entertainment center of the city, and today, like Barcelona Rambla, you can meet street vendors and artists, as well as enjoy an afternoon aromatic coffee.

The ramble is parallel to the Onyar River. All tourists take photos here, because the panoramas really deserve to be presented at the most beautiful, memorable frames.

After a walk along the river we go to lunch. Girona, like any other Spanish town, has many interesting restaurants and bars. There is also an author's cuisine, Basque cuisine, Catalan and Spanish, fast foods and pastry shops with amazing desserts.

Girona houses the best restaurant in the world in 2013, El Celler de Can Roca.

After lunch, you can end the trip at the Kino Museum. The museum has a huge collection that tells the history of cinema. The museum is located near the Cathedral. The cost of visiting is 5 euros. Opening hours: from October to April - from Tuesday to Friday from 10 to 18, on Saturday from 10 to 20, on Sundays and holidays from 11 to 15 hours; May, June and September - from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 20, on Sundays and Mondays from 11 to 15; July and August are all days from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Details

Have a nice trip and a pleasant trip to Girona!

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The historical region of Spain, located in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees, is officially called the autonomous region of Catalonia. In addition to the famous Barcelona, \u200b\u200bGirona also belongs to its famous cities, which is the center of the mosquito (local area of \u200b\u200bgovernment) Girones. In Catalonia there is also the province of Girona. Spain, being has 17 autonomies, which, in turn, are divided into 50 provinces.

The history of Girona

The old countries of Europe attract travelers from all over the world. Every street, every house on this continent is a monument. The country beyond the Pyrenees, from where Columbus and Magellan sailed away in their travels, is especially loved by tourists. There are dozens of routes called “Spain. Sights". Girona is not in last place there. It is the city with the highest standard of living in Spain. Catalonia is a thriving region, which is why separatist sentiments are so strong there. Girona has always been rich and was the residence of the kings of Aragon. Since 1351, the eldest son of the king was given the title "Prince of Girona" - the official pretender to the throne. Located close to the French border, the city several times passed under the jurisdiction of France.

Border settlements always absorb the culture of the two countries and thus become even more attractive to guests. Tours “Spain. Sights". Girona, being one of the oldest cities in Europe, is a desirable object to visit.

The oldest fortified area

This city was founded by Iberians, a tribe who lived on from the III millennium BC (the official date of the founding of the city is 79 BC). With the arrival of the Romans, who were able to evaluate a militarily advantageous place, a fortification fortified area was built here, and then a fortified castle, which was called Gerunda. It was intended to protect Via Augusta, the main 1,500 km of the Iberian Peninsula road connecting Rome to Seville in those days. And today in the old town a small dark street has been preserved - the remainder of that famous tract. In the history of its existence, Girona withstood 25 sieges (only 7 times was taken), the most difficult of which was the 7-month encirclement of Napoleonic troops in 1809. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, the city fell under the rule of Arabs for centuries. And this also could not but affect the architecture and general culture of the province. The city has a unique object - the Arab baths, which have no relation to the Arabs, since it was built in 1129. It is the only complex of its kind on the entire Iberian Peninsula. This tourist attraction is included in all prospectuses of tours "Spain, attractions." Girona carefully guards its historical monuments.

Name legend

In 1015, the city, as a result of the final expulsion of the Arabs, departs to the Duchy of Barcelona. The current Girona is so beautiful and peculiar that it has several names. Here are some of them: a city of thousands of sieges and thousands of legends, the last bridge to Africa, the first boulevard in Europe. An interesting one of the legends of the name. She tells how the three-headed monster Gerio, who lives in the Onyar River, ignited a passion for the beautiful Pyrenees. Hercules himself was a successful rival to him (according to some myths, the founder of Spain).

The girl fled from the monster and hid in the forest, which the furious monster set on fire. The hero killed Gerio, buried his beloved, pouring mountains of stones on the grave, called the Pyrenees. And the sons of the monster built on the site of the tragedy, on the bank of the river. Onyar, a triangular fortress, naming it in honor of his father Gironde.

History of the Jewish community

One of the pearls of the city is its old part. The best preserved quarter is the Jewish community, which appeared in the city in 890 and was expelled from it after 600 years by the famous anti-Semites Ferdinand and Isabella. This is one of the tragic pages in the history of Spain. Now the quarter is called El-Call (El Call) Aliham. The richest community in Spain contributed to the rapid prosperity of the city itself. The Jewish quarter is a monument of medieval architecture. This object is also recommended for a must visit in all guides called "Spain. Sights". Girona honors the memory of the expelled and killed - there is a very interesting museum of the history of the Jewish community.

Center color scheme

One of the most picturesque areas of the city is located on the banks of the Onyar River. It is called the Rambla de la Lliibertat and is the most lively place in Girona. There used to be a shopping area in the area, and now there are many shops, cafes and restaurants. After the defeat of Napoleon, houses in the style of architecture of that time were erected on the site of the city wall, demolished by the French during the 7-month siege, and painted them in various colors of gentle shades. Open Air Museum - this name is fully consistent with the city of Girona (Spain). The sights (photos of each of them in dozens of copies from various angles can be seen in various booklets and albums) amaze with their beauty and unusualness.

Capital of cultural tourism

Catalonia is not only the richest but also one of those areas of Europe where cultural tourism is developed. Here were born such brush masters as Dali, Tapries and Miro. The city has beautiful museums - art, cinema, archeology, the history of the city, the Jewish community. The Palau Firal exhibition complex, which hosts exhibitions, fairs and competitions, also operates in the city. It is located in the famous Parc park, where the Auditori concert hall and the Palau de Congressos palace are located. The latter are known for hosting the most significant cultural and musical events of autonomy and Spain as a whole.

Tourism Income

The city has another park, the largest in Catalonia, - Deves Park, as well as the ancient Roman wall. I want to say that books are written about each object of the economic capital, and a simple list of them occupies a page. The city of Girona (Spain), whose sights thousands and thousands of travelers are eager to see, takes tourism very seriously. After all, this is an industry that brings substantial revenue to the provincial budget.

Student City

In the eastern part of the city, next to the Cathedral, is the monastery of San Domenech. It was built in 1253. This is one of the first buildings in Catalonia, built in the Gothic style and preserved to this day. Moreover, it is still in use. Within its walls is now housed the University of Girona. Indeed, since 1823 the monastery was not used for its intended purpose. About 1,500 professors work in it, the number of students is over 11,000 people. Girona is considered a student city. Most of the country's prestigious universities are in autonomy.

Other attractions

Attractions include the ancient northern gate of San Cristofol, preserved in good condition to this day. The legendary fortress wall, as befits it, goes around the entire old city. It is interspersed with towers, of which the highest is the tower of Torre Gironella, which is famous not only for the observation deck at the top, from where you can admire the Old Town, but its history. Outside its walls from the pogroms of 1391, when 40 people were torn to pieces by a crowd, rogue Jews hid. The Episcopal Palace deserves attention not only because of its antiquity, but also because it houses the Girona Museum of Art.

You need to see everything

The Cathedral of the city deserves special attention, its decoration and pride. His story is interesting. Erected on the site of the Romanesque tomb of the X-XI centuries, it was built from 1312 to 1604, incorporating all the architectural styles that have changed over these centuries - Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. He is also famous for his nave, the largest in the history of Gothic architecture - 34 m high, 23 wide. The building is second only to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome by its grandeur and monumentality. So the question of what to see in Girona (Spain), you can answer: "That's it." These are the Episcopal Palace and the Church of San Feliu, San Pere de Galigans and the Church of San Nicolau, the Monastery of St. Daniel and the Church of St. Philip. Independence Square is also considered a tourist attraction and is included, like all of the above, in all the avenues and guides in this unusual city.

Holidays in honor of the patron

Girona (Spain) reviews is only enthusiastic. Tourists especially celebrate the holidays of this city. Like any settlement in Spain, it has its patron saint - this is Saint Narcissus. Not only magnificent holidays are associated with this saint - Fair of St. Narcissus (October 29) and Time of Flowers (third week of May), but also the unique floral decoration of the city. It is impossible to imagine the beauty of city stairs, decorated with flowers. You need to see at least photos. The figured floristry of the city is extraordinary. This is also why Girona (Spain) is so tempting. Sights reviews have the most positive, because the beauty of the city is indescribable.