This probably will be a long photo article, with few comments on each of the photo.
It was my first time visiting Spain, and stop of Girona came just right after we landed in Barcelona, rented a nice Renault Megane car from Fire Fly company. During this trip I only started to recognize what is Catalonia - not any more an abstract term for me - it's real place with real folks and attractions there.
So here are few shots from Girona, Cathedral of Girona and Jewish Quarter (probably last two are main attractions of Girona)
Scooters on streets of Girona
Green Overpass
Funny Vehicle on streets of Girona
Balcony with flowers at Girona
View to Girona Cathedral
Girona street view
Girona Events desk (Actual on October 19, 2014)
Catatonia's Flag
Scenic streets of Girona
Scenic streets of Girona
Backyard of Girona's street
Scenic street of Girona
Garden close to Girona's Cathedral
Cathedral of Girona from distance
Architecture of Girona
Tried to make an art here
Exhibition hall
Streets of Girona
Medieval Streets of Girona
Informative signs for tourists
Super cool building
Cathedral of Girona
View from Cathedral of Girona
Another attempt of Art - Rooftops of Girona
View from Cathedral of Girona
Best shot so far
Inside of Cathedral of Girona
Altar of Cathedral of Girona
Backyard of Girona's Cathedral
At Girona Cathedral
At Girona Cathedral
Skyline of Girona
Me - pretending a Holy Father
Jewish museum
Jewish museum
Jewish museum
Chillin' on Medieval streets of Girona
Chillin' on Medieval streets of Girona
Wow, that was a much - 38 photos taken with my old Sony DSC camera - hope you enjoyed at least.
Now let's get back to historic facts about places I photographed above:
About Girona
Girona is a city in the northeast of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia in Spain, at the confluence of the rivers Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Güell and has an official population of 96,722 as of January 2011. It is the capital of the province of the same name and of the comarca of the Gironès. It is located 99 km (62 mi) northeast of Barcelona. Girona is one of the major Catalan cities.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girona
About Girona Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Girona, located in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Its interior includes the widest Gothic nave in the world, with a width of 22 metres (72 ft), and the second widest overall after that of St. Peter's Basilica, just for comparison, the width of the nave of Reims is 14.65 m, Saint-Étienne de Sens, 15.25 m and 12 m, in Notre Dame de Paris. Its construction was first started in the 11th century in Romanesque style, and later continued in the 13th century in Gothic style. Of the original Romanesque edifice only the 12th century cloister and the bell tower remain. The bell tower was completed in the 18th century.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girona_Cathedral
About Jewish Quarter
Located within the Força Vella, the Jewish Quarter or Call is one of the city's most emblematic areas. It consists of a labyrinth of narrow streets and patios that have maintained their medieval atmosphere. It is one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in the world and clear evidence of the importance of the Jewish culture in Girona.
http://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/monuments_call.php
What's next?
Stay connected to read about hotel we stayed in Girona and next itinerary stops in coming days.
