This Catalan city an hour from Barcelona pairs a remarkably preserved medieval Jewish quarter with colorful riverside houses made famous by a hit television series.
Why Visit Girona
Girona’s Call Jueu, one of the best preserved medieval Jewish quarters in Europe, winds through narrow stone passageways that once housed a thriving Jewish community before the 1492 expulsion. The city’s colorful houses lining the Onyar River have become an unlikely filming location backdrop, drawing fans after appearing as King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. Girona Cathedral, with the widest Gothic nave in the world, caps a compact old town easily explored on foot in a day.
Top Experiences
- Call Jueu (Jewish Quarter): One of Europe’s best preserved medieval Jewish quarters, with narrow stone alleyways.
- Girona Cathedral: Home to the widest Gothic nave in the world, reached by a dramatic staircase.
- Onyar River Houses: Colorful riverside facades that became a filming location for Game of Thrones.
- Girona’s Medieval Walls: Walkable ramparts encircling the old town with views over the rooftops.
Book these experiences and more through guided tours from Girona.
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Practical Tips
- Girona makes an easy day trip from Barcelona, about 40 minutes by high speed train.
- The city’s Temps de Flors flower festival each May transforms courtyards and streets with elaborate floral displays.
- Walking the medieval walls offers some of the best photo viewpoints over the old town.
FAQ
Is Girona worth a day trip from Barcelona?
Yes, it is under an hour away by high speed train and offers a well preserved medieval old town that feels distinctly different from Barcelona.
Was Girona used as a filming location for Game of Thrones?
Yes, several locations in Girona’s old town, including areas near the cathedral, were used to portray King’s Landing in the series.
What is the Call Jueu?
It is Girona’s historic Jewish quarter, one of the best preserved in Europe, reflecting a Jewish community that thrived in the city until the 1492 expulsion from Spain.
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