Girona, a Catalan city with a rich heritage, invites you to take a journey through time and space. Nicknamed the city of the “Four Rivers”, it boasts a medieval historic center, Roman, Arab and Jewish remains, and a privileged location between the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava.
In the heart of the medieval city, discover Sainte-Marie Cathedral and its Gothic nave, the second largest in Europe after St. Peter’s in Rome. A few steps away, don’t miss the San Félix Basilica, built in the 14th century and featuring a magnificent 16th-century altarpiece. Explore the Jewish quarter of El Call, one of the best preserved in Spain, and admire Rafael Masó’s Art Nouveau monuments. As you cross the Onyar footbridges, the facades of the buildings, in a palette of warm, vibrant tones, are reflected in the calm waters of the river, creating a fascinating kaleidoscope.
The rich and tasty local gastronomy will also seduce you. Try Catalan specialties such as snail stew, braised vegetables with romesco sauce or fish rice. Students – Girona is home to some 16,000 of them – and others flock to the rambla, the plaça de la Independència (which looks like Barcelona’s plaça Reial) or the old town for an evening aperitif.
Girona was visited on August 20, 2023.
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