Hotels Girona Spain Cheap Girona Hotels GuideFought over by many civilisations, over many ages; just take one look at the
beauty and artistry of this old city and you'll see what all the fuss was
about. Situated in the far north east of the country, approximately 30
miles inland from the Costa Brava, it's set in some stunning scenery between
two mountain ranges. The city itself isn't short of aesthetic charm either,
with its hotchpotch of building styles, interwoven by narrow streets and
steep alleyways. The centrepiece is the magnificent cathedral, itself a
combination of Roman, Baroque and Gothic architecture. This is all
surrounded by a great wall, which has withheld many military strikes in past
days (the last being by Napoleon in 1809) and is immaculately preserved to
this day. Far from keeping people out nowadays, the wall and the rest of
the city's history continue to draw in the tourists, keen to visit the
attractions and the many unique museums that tell the tale of their past.
There's room for more than just the old world here however. The city is
also known for its shopping, and a good place to start is the street of
Carrer Santa Clara. As well as local stores, you'll also find a nice
selection of restaurants and a scattering of welcoming nightlife venues
nearby. This gorgeous taste of Catalonia can be easily reached by air, with
the Gerona Costa Brava Airport just 7 miles down the road. Barcelona is
also within close reach, being an hour and twenty minutes away by bus and
train.Online booking for accommodation in Girona Hotels. |
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This walled city once a Moorish stronghold was originally founded by the Romans. Girona has much medieval history that is very much the history of Spain. It is said to be one of the most important historical sites in Spain. Here by repute, Napoleon failed three times with his forces to take the city in or around 1809. For this reason and for withstanding many other invaders it has been called the City of a Thousand Sieges. Numerous fine Gothic and Romanesque buildings still survive today attracting tourists from over the world. Girona Catherdal with the Creation Tapestry and museum, Arab baths, a monastery and walls includeing the Gironella tower and ramparts along the river Onyar are but a few of girona attractions. This fabulous city is a wonder to behold and the way you will discover its history will be on foot so be sure to be prepared. Sitituated 97km North East of Barcelona. |
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