A Vacationers Guide to Girona's Old Quarter

Houses along the River Onyar.

One of the finest known views of Girona, the houses that back onto the river were painted in different colors back in 1983 and a lot of date back from medieval occasions. Get more information about Girona attractions



Jewish Quarter (El Contact).

The Jews lived inside the Call (region) of Girona for more than 600 years ahead of they have been forced out by the Spanish monarchy within the 15th Century. Centre Bonastruc ca Porta (Museum of History of the Jews) is often a constructing wealthy using the history of Jews in Girona and features a collection of Hebrew tombstones from the Jewish cemetery in Girona (Bou d'Or). It also hosts different exhibitions throughout the year, and guided tours in English (June to September) which you'll be able to even book online.



The Rambla.

Walk 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 are going to uncover the Girona Tourist office and subsequent to it are some public toilets (behind the newspaper kiosk). The Rambla features a great mix of shops, bars and numerous cafe's with outdoor seating. It's also well-liked in the evenings when locals go to get a stroll and meet each other. There is a flower marketplace right here every Saturday till about 2pm, and Craft stalls along one side with the Stone Bridge, which are open till late.



Arab Baths.

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



Girona Cathedral (La Catedral).

Looming more than Girona is its impressive and most important creating that has existed because the 11th C. and noticed quite a few various architectural styles added to. The baroque Cathedral, its facade and stairway of 90 steps and 3 landings. Inside, its large nave is second in length only for the Vatican's St Peters, and you are going to also come across the museum and cloisters here.



Also on display will be the Tapestry of Creation (11th C), the Beatus a 10th C. manuscript plus a rich collection of medieval gold and silver work. Its bell tower is known as the Charlemagne Tower. (11th C.) If climbing up the actions proves too much, there's a few conveniently placed cafes at the base on 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 an essential 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 for the Cathedral this church dates from the 14th -17th C. and houses the relics of St. Felix and St. Narcis the patron saint with the city



Bridges.

Several bridges span the river Onyar from the new part of Girona (Eixample) for 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.

Be sure to begin at the right end, which is close to the Church of St Feliu (Ex-Col-legiata de St Feliu). You'll be able to stop along the way at many vantage points and you will find also exit points in order to descend without the need of reaching the end. When we did this stroll we began in the wrong end and discovered ourselves steadily climbing upwards, and on a hot day. Spectacular views of Girona in all directions and beyond to the mountains, be sure to have your camera!