A Tourists Guide to Girona's Old Quarter

Houses along the River Onyar.

One in the ideal known views of Girona, the houses that back onto the river have been painted in different colors back in 1983 and lots of date back from medieval times. Get a lot more information about Girona attractions



Jewish Quarter (El Contact).

The Jews lived within the Get in touch with (region) of Girona for over 600 years before they have been forced out by the Spanish monarchy inside the 15th Century. Centre Bonastruc ca Porta (Museum of History in the Jews) is really a developing wealthy with all the history of Jews in Girona and has a collection of Hebrew tombstones in the Jewish cemetery in Girona (Bou d'Or). In addition, it hosts unique exhibitions throughout the year, and guided tours in English (June to September) which you can 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 generally known as the Rambla de la Libertat. Also just right here you will obtain the Girona Tourist office and next to it are some public toilets (behind the newspaper kiosk). The Rambla features a great mix of shops, bars and numerous cafe's with outside seating. It's also well-known inside the evenings when locals go for any stroll and meet one another. There's a flower industry here every single Saturday until about 2pm, and Craft stalls along one side with the Stone Bridge, which are open till late.



Arab Baths.

Constructed in the12th C. in a romanesque style having a hot room, steam room a large cold bath area with a rustic cylindrical vault in addition to a central Cupola supported by graceful columns. Restored and re-opened in 1929 the 5 rooms which can be visited are: Apoditeri (altering rooms), Frigidari (cold space), Tepidari (tibia space), Caldari (hot room), along with the Forn (oven and boiler).



Girona Cathedral (La Catedral).

Looming more than Girona is its impressive and most significant constructing which has existed since the 11th C. and seen numerous various architectural styles added to. The baroque Cathedral, its facade and stairway of 90 methods and 3 landings. Inside, its massive nave is second in length only for the Vatican's St Peters, and you'll also come across the museum and cloisters here.



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



Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants.

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



Sant Domenec.

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



Church of Sant Nicolau.

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



St Feliu Church.

Subsequent towards the Cathedral this church dates from 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 constructed the Eifel Tower in Paris.



The Wall walk.

Be sure you start in the proper end, which can be close to the Church of St Feliu (Ex-Col-legiata de St Feliu). It is possible to stop along the way at several vantage points and you'll find also exit points in order to descend with out reaching the end. When we did this stroll we began at the wrong end and located ourselves steadily climbing upwards, and on a hot day. Spectacular views of Girona in all directions and beyond for the mountains, ensure you have your camera!

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