The Catalan city of Girona is located less than a hundred kilometers northeast of Barcelona, Spain. It is an ancient city with a rich history, where it has been besieged many times, and it has been occupied by many peoples at various times. Today, Girona presents a comprehensive cultural picture of this history through its architecture, buildings, museums, and every detail. Read about the best destinations in Girona.
Table of Contents
Arab baths Banys Àrabs
The Romenesque bathrooms, dating back to the 12th century and designed from a mixture of Romen and Arabic baths, have four rooms: a dressing room with a small swimming pool in the middle, a sauna, hot rooms and cold rooms. Hammamet has become a topic of great interest to 18th-century travelers, who discovered it with drawings of it. Finally, the Girona County Council bought the bathrooms in 1929 and they were restored, then re-opened to the public in 1932.
City walls
The ancient fortifications of Girona are a great place for hiking to see great views of the city and its surroundings. Medieval walls played a vital role in defending Girona from the invaders. After standing up to many attacks, the French eventually demolished the western part of the walls to expand the city. Visitors can access the walls from different points, but the most popular way is opposite the Arab baths.
Independence square, Plaça de la Independència
The main hub of Girona is Independence Square, located a few steps west of the Onyar River. The square, named after the Spanish War of Independence against Napoleon Bonaparte, is a great place to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.
It is one of the busiest places in Girona with its many cafes and restaurants, and has an impressive style dating back to the 19th century. The monument in the center of the square is dedicated to city defenders during the siege from 1808 to 1809.
La Devesa Park
La Divisa Park is the main lung of Girona, a recreational space where hundreds of trees can be found. Some trees are over a century old, and most of them were planted in the year 1850. The garden covers more than 40 hectares of land, and is a great destination if you are a nature lover. In addition, within the park there are archery groups, a soccer field, the Girona ballroom, and the convention center. The park is a great place to spend some quiet time.
Cinema Museum
The Film Museum, which opened in 1998, was the first of its kind in Spain. The Interactive Museum is a great way to discover the world of film and its origins. Ten different sections will take you on this journey of discovery, including an audio and video clip that gives you a comprehensive introduction to this museum. Many optical illusions, magic lanterns, cameras and other tools used in cinema provide visitors with a deeper insight into the wonderful world of films.
The walls of Girona that repelled many invaders
The walls of Girona
Arab baths in Girona
Girona
La Divisa Garden is an ideal destination for a quiet time
Independence Square in Girona
In the Arab baths
The Film Museum gives you an insight into its history
From Girona
From the distinctive garden of La Divisa
From inside the movie museum
From Independence Square
Onyar River in Girona
