The origins of the city of Girona go back to the time of the Romans. The Goths settled here in about the 6th Century. In around 900 AD, there was a large Jewish community, which shape until today some parts of the city. 1939 Franco's troops conquered Girona.

They are often Girona two spellings: "Gerona", the city is called in Spanish, "Girona" is the Catalan name.

Girona is the capital of the homonymous province. It is there with around 75,000 inhabitants, some more tranquil than in Barcelona.

In the old town east of the river Rio Onyar, you can run in narrow streets. Freshly renovated, this part of the city is rather colourful.

In the 13th Century, the Moors built public baths along the lines of their North African homeland, the Banys Arabs. These baths are still in operation.

Opening hours:
Summer months:
Tues-Sat. :10-19: 00
Sun 10-14:00 
Winter months:
Tue-Sun 10-14:00 
Admission: € 1.50
Address: Carrer Ferran el Rei Catòlic

One of the most beautiful churches of Spain is the cathedral of Santa Maria of Girona. 30 chapels surround the cloister are inside the church. The Cathedral of Girona was built between 14 and 16 century. Many treasures in the museum, which is reachable from inside the church, can be seen.

Opening times of the Cathedral:
Tues-Sat. 10-14:00 & 17-18:00
Sun 10-14:00
Address: Plaza de Catedral

Behind the Cathedral, the old city walls begins, on which one can walk from 08:00 to 22:00. The tour (Passeig de la Muralla) is well signposted. Then you have a wonderful view over the city.
 
 
Directions
Girona can be reached by car on the A7, which leads directly to the French border. Going straight to Barcelona, you can make a detour here or on the way back. There are about 70 km to Barcelona.
From Barcelona Sants station trains depart on a regular basis, direct to Girona.

Directions to the airport Girona
From Girona, you can take the bus to the airport Girona. This departs from the station.
Here you'll find arrival information from the Barcelona to Girona airport.