A Vacationers Guide to Girona's Old Quarter

Houses along the River Onyar.

One with the most effective known views of Girona, the houses that back onto the river had been painted in diverse colors back in 1983 and many date back from medieval instances. Get more details about Girona visit

Jewish Quarter (El Call).

The Jews lived inside the Get in touch with (region) of Girona for more than 600 years before they have been forced out by the Spanish monarchy within the 15th Century. Centre Bonastruc ca Porta (Museum of History from the Jews) is actually a building wealthy with all the history of Jews in Girona and features a collection of Hebrew tombstones from the Jewish cemetery in Girona (Bou d'Or). Additionally, it hosts distinctive exhibitions all through the year, and guided tours in English (June to September) which you may even book online.

The Rambla.

Stroll down C/ Nou and cross the Pont de Pedra (The stone bridge) and turn left into a wide tree-lined, pedestrianized avenue referred to as the Rambla de la Libertat. Also just here you will discover the Girona Tourist office and next to it are some public toilets (behind the newspaper kiosk). The Rambla includes a excellent mix of shops, bars and numerous cafe's with outdoor seating. It's also common inside the evenings when locals go to get a stroll and meet each other. There's a flower marketplace here just about every Saturday until about 2pm, and Craft stalls along one side on the Stone Bridge, that are open till late.

Arab Baths.

Built in the12th C. within a romanesque style having a hot room, steam area a big cold bath region using a rustic cylindrical vault in addition to a central Cupola supported by graceful columns. Restored and re-opened in 1929 the five rooms that may be visited are: Apoditeri (changing rooms), Frigidari (cold area), Tepidari (tibia area), Caldari (hot area), plus the Forn (oven and boiler).

Girona Cathedral (La Catedral).

Looming more than Girona is its impressive and most important constructing that has existed because the 11th C. and noticed numerous distinct architectural designs added to. The baroque Cathedral, its facade and stairway of 90 actions and 3 landings. Inside, its massive nave is second in length only for the Vatican's St Peters, and you are going to also locate the museum and cloisters here.

Also on display would be the Tapestry of Creation (11th C), the Beatus a 10th C. manuscript in addition to a rich collection of medieval gold and silver work. Its bell tower is referred to as the Charlemagne Tower. (11th C.) If climbing up the measures proves an excessive amount of, there's a couple of conveniently placed cafes in the base with the measures.

Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants.

A former Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th and 12th Century now the home in the Archeological Museum containing an essential collection of prehistoric Iberian, Geek and Roman remains.

Sant Domenec.

This former Convent dates in the 14th and 16th C and is now the Girona University Faculty of Arts.

Church of Sant Nicolau.

Dating from the 12th C. with an octagonal dome and Paleo-Christian remains displayed below.

St Feliu Church.

Subsequent to the Cathedral this church dates in the 14th -17th C. and houses the relics of St. Felix and St. Narcis the patron saint from the city

Bridges.

Several bridges span the river Onyar in the new part of Girona (Eixample) towards the old town (Barri Vell). The Pont de les Peixeteries (pont is bridge in Catalan) was constructed by the French firm Eifel, who built the Eifel Tower in Paris.

The Wall stroll.

Ensure you get started at the ideal end, which is near the Church of St Feliu (Ex-Col-legiata de St Feliu). You can stop along the way at several vantage points and there are actually also exit points if you'd like to descend with no reaching the end. When we did this walk we started at the wrong end and found ourselves steadily climbing upwards, and on a hot day. Spectacular views of Girona in all directions and beyond for the mountains, be sure you have your camera!