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- Girona Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María) — Massive steps, an insanely wide Gothic nave (one of the widest in the world), a Baroque façade, and a cloister full of history — great for photos and for sensing the city’s medieval power. Don’t miss the treasury and the view back down over the old town.
- El Call — The Jewish Quarter — A real maze of narrow, cobbled lanes with medieval stonework that feels frozen in time; home to the Jewish History Museum and tucked-away corners where you can actually imagine daily life here before 15th-century expulsions.
- Banys Àrabs (Arab Baths) — Compact, atmospheric Romanesque baths with water basins, slender columns and stone vaulting; an unexpectedly calm, tactile spot that shows a different side of Girona’s medieval public life.
- Passeig de la Muralla
- Girona Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María) — Massive steps, an insanely wide Gothic nave (one of the widest in the world), a Baroque façade, and a cloister full of history — great for photos and for sensing the city’s medieval power. Don’t miss the treasury and the view back down over the old town.
- El Call — The Jewish Quarter — A real maze of narrow, cobbled lanes with medieval stonework that feels frozen in time; home to the Jewish History Museum and tucked-away corners where you can actually imagine daily life here before 15th-century expulsions.
- Banys Àrabs (Arab Baths) — Compact, atmospheric Romanesque baths with water basins, slender columns and stone vaulting; an unexpectedly calm, tactile spot that shows a different side of Girona’s medieval public life.
- Passeig de la Muralla (City Walls Walk) — Walk the crenellated ramparts for sweeping views over the red roofs, the River Onyar and the distant hills; sections are well-preserved and give you a real feel for Girona’s defensive past.
- Onyar River and the Colorful Houses — The postcard row of painted façades mirrored in the water is Girona’s signature view; stroll the riverside, hop between the small bridges and watch the light change on the buildings at golden hour.
- Pont de les Peixateries Velles (the ”Eiffel” Bridge) — A short, photogenic cast-iron bridge often linked to Gustave Eiffel; it’s a lively vantage point to capture the colorful houses and river traffic below.
- Sant Pere de Galligants (Archaeology Museum) — A handsome Romanesque monastery with an elegant cloister, now housing local archaeological finds — a nice quiet museum that stitches Girona’s ancient and medieval stories together.
- La Devesa Park — Europe’s largest plane-tree park, where locals walk, picnic and play — perfect for a shady break, watching everyday Girona life, or spotting a street performer or two on weekends.
- Plaça de la Independència — A lively neoclassical square with arcaded terraces and cafés; it’s where you sit, eat something simple and watch the city go by — very Girona, very pleasant.
- Museu del Cinema — A surprisingly hands-on, well-curated collection of film and optical devices; fascinating if you like objects, illusions and the quirky history of moving images (plus the displays are oddly fun even if you’re not a cinephile).
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.