Houses along the River Onyar.
One on the greatest recognized views of Girona, the houses that back onto the river were painted in distinct colors back in 1983 and lots of date back from medieval times. Get additional information and facts about Girona travel guide
Jewish Quarter (El Contact).
The Jews lived inside the Contact (area) of Girona for over 600 years prior to they have been forced out by the Spanish monarchy within the 15th Century. Centre Bonastruc ca Porta (Museum of History in the Jews) is often a constructing rich with the history of Jews in Girona and has a collection of Hebrew tombstones in the Jewish cemetery in Girona (Bou d'Or). Additionally, it hosts diverse exhibitions throughout the year, and guided tours in English (June to September) which you could 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 known as the Rambla de la Libertat. Also just here you'll come across the Girona Tourist office and next to it are some public toilets (behind the newspaper kiosk). The Rambla has a great mix of shops, bars and lots of cafe's with outside seating. It really is also popular in the evenings when locals go for any stroll and meet each other. There's a flower industry here each Saturday until about 2pm, and Craft stalls along one side of the Stone Bridge, which are open till late.
Arab Baths.
Constructed in the12th C. in a romanesque style having a hot space, steam area a large cold bath region with a rustic cylindrical vault as well as a central Cupola supported by graceful columns. Restored and re-opened in 1929 the five rooms that could be visited are: Apoditeri (altering rooms), Frigidari (cold room), Tepidari (tibia space), Caldari (hot area), as well as the Forn (oven and boiler).
Girona Cathedral (La Catedral).
Looming more than Girona is its impressive and most significant developing that has existed because the 11th C. and noticed quite a few different architectural styles added to. The baroque Cathedral, its facade and stairway of 90 measures and 3 landings. Inside, its substantial nave is second in length only towards the Vatican's St Peters, and you will also obtain the museum and cloisters here.
Also on display will be the Tapestry of Creation (11th C), the Beatus a 10th C. manuscript as well as a rich collection of medieval gold and silver work. Its bell tower is generally known as the Charlemagne Tower. (11th C.) If climbing up the actions proves a lot of, there's a few conveniently placed cafes at the base on the steps.
Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants.
A former Benedictine abbey founded within the 11th and 12th Century now the home from 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 in the 12th C. with an octagonal dome and Paleo-Christian remains displayed below.
St Feliu Church.
Next towards the Cathedral this church dates from the 14th -17th C. and houses the relics of St. Felix and St. Narcis the patron saint in the city
Bridges.
Several bridges span the river Onyar from the new part of Girona (Eixample) towards the old town (Barri Vell). The Pont de les Peixeteries (pont is bridge in Catalan) was built by the French firm Eifel, who constructed the Eifel Tower in Paris.
The Wall walk.
Ensure you commence in the correct end, that is close to the Church of St Feliu (Ex-Col-legiata de St Feliu). It is possible to stop along the way at a lot of vantage points and you will find also exit points if you'd like to descend without the need of reaching the end. When we did this walk we began in the wrong end and identified ourselves steadily climbing upwards, and on a hot day. Spectacular views of Girona in all directions and beyond towards the mountains, be sure to have your camera!
