Girona Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Catalonia, Spain
About Girona
Girona is at the confluence of the Ter, Onyar, Galligants and Güell rivers, so transport routes across Catalonia are focussed here. It was theRomancity of Gerunda, astride their cross-country road to Cádiz. It was captured by the Moors in 715 AD but reconquered by the Holy Roman Empire in 785, though it suffered a century of destructive further attacks. So like other northern towns, Girona doesn't have the Moorish heritage seen in Andalucia, which they held for another 700 years. It did however acquire a large Jewish population, until they were expelled from Spain in 1492. From the 17th to 19th centuries it was repeatedly assaulted from France, but this ended with the defeat of Napoleon. Its city walls were then taken down on the west side, but have been retained on the east side around Ol
Top Attractions in Girona
Explore the best things to see and do in Girona:
- ★Banys Arabs
- ★Basílica de Sant Feliu
- ★Casa Masó
- ★Catedral de Girona
- ★Girona FC
- ★Monestir de Sant Pere de Galligants
- ★Museu d'Art
- ★Museu del Cinema
Where to Eat in Girona
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴8de7
- 🍴Arròs i Peix
- 🍴B-12
- 🍴Bionbo
- 🍴Cafetería 1900
- 🍴Cafeteria Canigó
Where to Stay in Girona
- 🏨Bells Oficis
- 🏨Hotel Bellavista
- 🏨Hotel Carlemany
- 🏨Hotel Ciutat de Girona
- 🏨Hotel Ultonia
- 🏨Ibis Girona Costa Brava
Girona Travel Guide Sections
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