A Tourists Guide to Girona's Old Quarter
Houses along the River Onyar.
One with the ideal identified views of Girona, the houses that back onto the river have been painted in various colors back in 1983 and lots of date back from medieval times. Get additional data about Girona visit
Jewish Quarter (El Contact).
The Jews lived inside the Call (area) of Girona for over 600 years ahead of they were forced out by the Spanish monarchy in the 15th Century. Centre Bonastruc ca Porta (Museum of History of your Jews) can be a creating wealthy with all the history of Jews in Girona and has a collection of Hebrew tombstones from the Jewish cemetery in Girona (Bou d'Or). Additionally, it hosts various exhibitions throughout the year, and guided tours in English (June to September) which you can 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 right here you will obtain 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 several cafe's with outdoor seating. It's also well known inside the evenings when locals go to get a stroll and meet each other. There is a flower marketplace right here every single Saturday till about 2pm, and Craft stalls along one side from 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 sizable cold bath location using a rustic cylindrical vault and a central Cupola supported by graceful columns. Restored and re-opened in 1929 the five rooms that will be visited are: Apoditeri (altering rooms), Frigidari (cold area), Tepidari (tibia room), Caldari (hot area), and also the Forn (oven and boiler).
Girona Cathedral (La Catedral).
Looming over Girona is its impressive and most significant creating that has existed because the 11th C. and observed lots of distinct architectural designs added to. The baroque Cathedral, its facade and stairway of 90 measures and 3 landings. Inside, its large nave is second in length only to the Vatican's St Peters, and you will also uncover the museum and cloisters right here.
Also on display may be the Tapestry of Creation (11th C), the Beatus a 10th C. manuscript as well as a wealthy 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 is a couple of conveniently placed cafes at the base of the actions.
Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants.
A former Benedictine abbey founded within the 11th and 12th Century now the home with the Archeological Museum containing an important 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 under.
St Feliu Church.
Next 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.
Many bridges span the river Onyar from the new part of Girona (Eixample) to 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.
Make sure you get started in the right end, which is near the Church of St Feliu (Ex-Col-legiata de St Feliu). It is possible to cease along the way at various vantage points and you can find also exit points if you want to descend with out reaching the end. When we did this walk we began in the incorrect end and discovered ourselves steadily climbing upwards, and on a hot day. Spectacular views of Girona in all directions and beyond for the mountains, make sure you have your camera!
