One of the first things we have to do when we come to this incredible place is to visit its Cathedral. Girona Cathedral was built between the 11th and 18th centuries and is located at the highest point of the city. It is more than 200 metres high, being surpassed only by St. Peter’s in the Vatican. 

Today, only the Gothic nave, the tower of Charlemagne, the cloister and the sacristy remain from its mid-11th century Romanesque period.

Another impressive site is the city walls. During the Middle Ages the city was protected from sieges by walls and watchtowers. Today, a large part of these walls are still in good condition. 

It is a Roman construction from the 1st century BC. It was the first enclosure of the city that remained unchanged until the 10th century. It has a height of 60 metres with different variations in its sections and is 2 kilometres long in total. 

The Call, the Jewish quarter, is another of the city’s key points. It is one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in the world and is located inside Força Vella. Its name, Call, comes from the Hebrew meaning «community».  It is estimated that there may have been around 800 Jews during the 12th century in this city. 

These are just some of the best places to see in Girona, we recommend this Tour Girona tour to discover the rich history of this place. This is an incredible place where we can spend our holidays and discover unique places that we will love.