Excursion to the medieval city of Girona from Barcelona

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Enjoy a day trip to Girona, a well known medieval city north of Barcelona, with one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Europe and discover its artistic and cultural heritage. Also, you will be able to see some of the locations chosen to be the scenarios of Game of Trones. From King’s landing and the Citadel of the Oldtown to Braavos.

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* Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Barcelona, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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Enjoy a day trip to Girona, a well known medieval city north of Barcelona, with one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Europe and discover its artistic and cultural heritage. Also, you will be able to see some of the locations chosen to be the scenarios of Game of Trones. From King’s landing and the Citadel of the Oldtown to Braavos.

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Pass By: Girona Cathedral (Catedral), Placa de la Catedral, s/n, 17004 Girona Spain

See some of the locations where the HBO hit series Game of Thrones filmed many scenes of its sixth season. Admire the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral (SPOILER ALERT!) destroyed on the TV series.

Stop At: Esglesia de Sant Feliu, Pujada De Sant Feliou 29, 17004 Girona Spain

This was the main temple of the city until the construction of the Cathedral. The church is dedicated to Sant Feliu, who was a martyr died during the Christian persecution promoted by the roman emperor Diocletian. Inside the church there is the tomb of saint Narcissus.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Girona Art Museum, Pujada de la Catedral, 12, 17004 Girona Spain

Built in Romanesque style actually has the archaeological museum of Girona.

Stop At: El Call Exposicio Decora, Pujada de la Catedral, 17004 Girona, Spain

Both Jewish quarters from Girona and Besalú are the best preserved in Europe. Girona is a city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region, beside the River Onyar. It’s known for its medieval architecture, walled Old Quarter (Barri Vell) and the Roman remains of the Força Vella fortress. Landscaped gardens line the Passeig Arqueològic, a walkway following the Old Quarter’s medieval walls, which include watchtowers with sweeping views.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Arab Baths, Carrer Ferran el Catolic, s/n, 17004 Girona Spain

A singular Romanesque construction (12th century) inspired by Roman baths.

Pass By: Passeig de la Muralla, Carrer Dels Alemanys, 20, 17004 Girona Spain

Passeig de la Muralla offers a glimpse of Girona from above and unobstructed views of the nearby Pyrenees Mountains.



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