Girona was founded in a strategic place, in the natural corridor between the Empordà plain and the Catalan Coastal Depression, therefore connecting by land the northern Costa Brava and …

Mar 31, 2025 · Girona, city, capital of Girona provincia (province), in the Catalonia comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), northeastern Spain. It lies on the Oñar River in the …

For many historians, this County of Girona was the beginning of what would become Catalunya as an entity, and for 16 years, Girona was the vanguard of Carolingian territory against Islam until …

Jan 26, 2020 · The capital of its own province in northeast Catalonia, Girona is a sublime medieval city with one of Spain’s last surviving Jewish quarters. From Napoleon to the Moors …

Feb 3, 2025 · Discover Girona Old Town: explore historic streets, Girona Cathedral, Onyar River, top cafes, and scenic walks. A must-visit in Spain!

Girona is a city with thousands of years of history with classic romanesque and gothic architecture. Girona was one of the filming locations for season 6 of the Game of Thrones …

Historical background of the Girona wall. The first enclosure of this wall dates neither more nor less than the 1st century BC, coinciding with the Roman foundation of Gerunda. Some studies …

Mar 14, 2025 · The Medieval Walls in Girona, also known as the Girona City Walls or Passeig de la Muralla, offer one of the best panoramic views of the city. Walking along these ancient …

Sep 12, 2019 · Girona is a city rich with the historical and cultural heritage of Catalonia. The valley was settled and developed by various communities and empires throughout its history, …

One of the most interesting in Catalonia, the historic city of Girona invites visitors to trace its more than 2000 years of history through two fortified enclosures, the Força Vella and the Medieval …