Girona Guide

The city of Girona is the capital of its namesake province, and it is located in the northeast of Catalonia, Spain. With its estimated population of 95,000, the city was originally a Roman settlement and it is perfectly located at the intersection of four rivers – Ter, Onyar, Galligants and Güell. The climate in Girona is mild, with cold winters and warm summers, making it ideal for tourists at any time of year. The average temperatures vary from around 7°C in the winter to approximately 24 °C in the summer.

There is an ample of tourist attractions to suit all visitors in Girona, with activities for suit all interests. Girona cathedral dates from the 11th century and has been restored and redesigned over the centuries. The cathedral includes a 22 meter Gothic nave - the widest in world. The main attraction in the cathedral’s museum is the Romanesque Tapestry of Creation from the 11th century.
The Collegiate Church of Sant Feliú is also worth a visit, especially from an architectural point of view. Built over the tombs of St Felix and St Narcissus, the building has a different aspects varying from different centuries, varying from the 11th century to the 18th century. It is outstandingly one of the few Spanish churches which has a genuine spire.

A more modern historical attraction is the Museum del Cinema, dedicated to the history of cinema. Presenting the history of over 500 years of images, it carefully and uniquely explores the origins of the cinema. The museum is based on the private collection of Tomas Mallol and the display includes 18th and 19th century shadow puppets, a prestigious collection of cinematographic and precinematograhic apparatus, and still cameras.

There are also numerous other attractions in Girona, including botanical gardens, shops, and outdoor activities. Many tourists also visit Barcelona for the day as it is only a couple of hours away. Barcelona possesses its own variety of museums, parks, beaches and other attractions, and it is certainly an exceptional European city.