Spain Travel | Girona’s Millennium Swan Song
Northeast Catalonia
More than two thousand years of history
Once a Jewish Ghetto
Cultural heritage
Game of Thrones
The legend of the blue sea
1. The Cathedral of Girona (Catedral de Girona)
This is a building with walls and space perfectly intertwined, combining Roman and Baroque styles, as well as Gothic features. After climbing 90 steps on foot, you can see the main entrance of the church. The famous TV series “Game of Thrones” was shot here.
Opening hours:
-April to October: 10:00–19:30
-November to March: 10:00–18:30
price:
The tour route includes the basilica of the church, the treasure hall, the monastery and the Basilica of St. Felix.
-Full ticket: 7 Euros (with audio commentary)
-Discount tickets:
5 Euros for certified retirees and students (with audio commentary)
People under 16 years old: 1.2 Euro
Free for children under 7 and on Sundays
2. Jewish Quarter (Call Jueu)
Inside La Força Vella, there is an iconic building complex consisting of narrow alleys and patios, which still maintain a medieval style. This witnesses the importance of Jewish and Hebrew culture in the history of Girona. Wandering through it, you can find the shadow of “Game of Thrones”, and you can go back a thousand years ago and become a part of the legend.
Opening hours:
-July and August
Monday to Saturday
10:00–20:00 Sundays and holidays 10:00–14:00
-September to June
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00–18:00
Monday, Sunday and holidays 10:00–14:00
-January 1st to 6th, December 25th, 26th closed
ticket price:
-Ordinary individual: EUR 4
-Half ticket: 2 euros (persons with disabilities, foreign professors, tour groups reserved in advance, college student groups or foreign middle school student groups over 15 years old)
-Audio guide (including tickets): 6 Euros
-Free: Minors under 14 years old
3. St. Martin’s Church & St. Domingo Stairs
(Les Escales de Sant Marti&La Pujada de Sant Domenec)
The second episode of the Korean drama “The Legend of the Blue Sea” was shot here. Here, you seem to be the protagonist of a Korean drama.
4. The old city walls of Girona (La Muralla de Girona)
The walls of Girona are famous for its castles, walls, towers, and gates that surround the ancient city. It is located in the old city and is one of the key cultural relics under national protection. Standing on the city wall, you can feel the historical charm of Girona’s old town. It is suitable to spend two hours walking on the city wall. This is also a good place to take pictures!
5. La Devesa Park (Parc de la Devesa)
This is the largest park in Girona. Among them, the boulevard is a good place for walking, and it is also a good place for taking pictures.
6. Independence Square (Plaça de la Independència)
The people of Girona usually call it Sant Agustí Square. There are many restaurants and bars around the square, which is a good place for afternoon tea or a bar in the evening.
7. Old Fishmonger Bridge/Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles)
This is a bridge that connects the busiest road in Girona, and the river flows under the bridge. The designer of this bridge is the famous architect of the Eiffel Tower in Paris-Eiffel, so you can even see the shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. On this bridge, you can enjoy stunning views of Girona. The reflection of the colorful houses in the river, the Cathedral of Girona and St. Felix in the distance, all make this one of the best places to take pictures in Girona.
8. Plaça dels Raïms
The smallest square in Europe
