Traveling through Spain means discovering new facets of its historical monuments, admiring natural beauties and ancient buildings. Every city in this amazing country is beautiful. Girona is a city that has preserved the charm of the Middle Ages.
Despite its mystery, the city has a complicated fate, linked to sad events. Consider this – Girona has endured about 25 sieges that occurred at different times due to its important strategic location and proximity to France.
Some historical monuments of Girona
Girona is divided by the Onyar River into old and modern parts.
- La Força Vella Ancient fortress wall. A walk through the territory of the ancient fortress, built approximately in the 1st century BC by the Romans, will bring incredible emotions. Here, travelers can peek inside the Cathedral, the construction of which varies between the 11th and 18th centuries. Examining the architecture of the temple, one can see various styles used by architects – Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque. Among the main monuments of the historical part of Girona, one can highlight the Church of Saint Felix, the Church of Saint Peter, the Arab baths, and the Museum of Arts.
- The Jewish Quarter. A recently renovated quarter where a large community of Jews lived during the Middle Ages holds a special place in the Old part of the city. Now, a museum is open for visitors, where they can study the history of Jewish life in Girona and Medieval Spain either independently or with a guide.
This is just a small part of the amazing monuments of the past that are located in the old part of the city.
From Barcelona, tourists will be offered to travel by comfortable transport, and professional guides will tell stories about the history of the city and legends associated with it throughout the journey. It is also possible to add visits to other eccentric monuments to the tourist route, such as the incredible theater-museum of the surrealism genius Salvador Dalí or the Pubol Castle, which the artist gifted to his muse – Gala, or the Dalí House-Museum in Cadaqués (Port Lligat)!
