Girona's Essential Landmarks
Girona’s historic core features a dense concentration of medieval and Romanesque architecture. This selection includes the Cathedral of Saint Mary, known for its exceptionally wide Gothic nave, and the fortified Muralles de Girona, offering elevated views across the city. The list highlights the Jewish Quarter's heritage at the Museum of Jewish History and the engineering of Gustave Eiffel’s iron bridge. From the 17th-century Castell de Montjuïc to the Romanesque Sant Pere de Galligants monastery, these sites trace the city's evolution through its defensive walls and iconic river crossings.
A Girona Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary,, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Girona, Catalonia, Spain.
B Church of St. Felix, Girona
The Collegiate Church of St. Felix is a basilica dedicated to St.
C Girona Synagogue
The Girona Synagogue is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Carrer de Sant Llorenç, Girona, in Catalonia, Spain.
D Girona City Walls
Walkable medieval ramparts built on Roman foundations, featuring several watchtowers that provide panoramic views of the historic center and the distant Pyrenees mountains.
E Pont de les Peixateries Velles
A red iron lattice pedestrian bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel’s company in 1877. It spans the Onyar River, connecting the old town with the modern district.
F Sant Pere de Galligants Archaeological Museum
The museum is a housed in a serene Benedictine monastery dating back to 992.
G Castell de Montjuïc
A 17th-century military bastion constructed in 1653 by order of Philip IV to defend the city. The hilltop site contains ruins of former fortifications and strategic vantage points.
H Jardins dels Alemanys
Landscaped gardens located near the city walls, containing the ruins of 19th-century barracks that once housed German mercenary soldiers during the Peninsular War.
I Cinema Museum
The Cinema Museum - Tomàs Mallol Collection is a museum dedicated to the world of film and moving images.
J Pont de Pedra
Also known as the Bridge of Isabel II, this stone structure was completed in 1856 to replace a medieval predecessor. It serves as a primary pedestrian entrance to the Old Quarter.
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