Kathedrale von Girona
Cathedral with a Romanesque cloister and bell tower, Gothic structure, and Baroque main facade. Its around 23 m wide nave is considered the widest Gothic nave in the world.
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Girona
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The Catalan city of Girona captivates with its rich history and picturesque setting. Along the Onyar River, colorful houses line its banks, while the well-preserved Barri Vell, the Old Quarter, entices with narrow alleys and medieval charm.
by Felix Gillen
The Catalan city of Girona captivates with its rich history and picturesque setting. Along the Onyar River, colorful houses line its banks, while the well-preserved Barri Vell, the Old Quarter, entices with narrow alleys and medieval charm. Girona Cathedral dominates the city skyline; its approximately 23-meter-wide nave is considered the widest Gothic nave in the world. Explore the historic Jewish Quarter, El Call, with its winding alleys, and stroll along the city walls, whose towers offer panoramic views over the city. Also worth visiting are the Banys Àrabs, Romanesque baths from the late 12th or early 13th century, despite their name. For a relaxed experience, consider visiting in spring or autumn to explore the city in peace.
Sights in Girona
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Museu del Cinema-Col·lecció Tomàs Mallol
Museum on the history of film and its predecessors, from Chinese shadow theatre through Laterna magica to film cameras and photographs.
Basílica de Sant Feliu
Große Kirche mit romanischer, gotischer und barocker Architektur sowie mehreren Sarkophagen.
Historic Landmark
Arabic Baths
Despite their name, the so-called Arabian Baths are a public bathhouse in the late Romanesque style from 1194, modeled after North African bath facilities. Particularly beautiful is the octagonal pavilion with eight slender columns and a lantern above it.
Attraction
City Wall (Passeig de la Muralla)
The Romans built the first wall around 80 to 70 BC during the founding of Gerunda, and it was expanded multiple times in the following centuries. Today, you can walk along several sections of battlements and towers around the old town, enjoying views of rooftops and the cathedral.
Museum
El Call and Museu d'Història dels Jueus
The former Jewish Quarter El Call is a labyrinth of narrow, steep streets in the Old Town. The Museum of Jewish History at its heart tells the story of the life, religion, and culture of Girona's Jewish community in the Middle Ages.
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