Girona, the jewish heritage

Visit Girona Known as the Florence of Catalonia because of its charm and magnificient architectural and artistic heritage.

Once an important Jewish centre, it definetely deserves a trip if you want to discover this unique town on the river Ter, not far from the Costa Brava.

Easily explored in a day, Girona’s historic sights reflect its long fascinating history. Visible from most points in the city and a five-minute walk down hill from the Jewish quarter, the Gothic Cathedral dates from 1416 and contains stunning stained glass windows and the world’s largest single-naved vault. Up a monumental flight of 90 steps and inside are: a 10th century copy of a Beatus manuscript “Commentary on the Apocalypse,” the best preserved Romanesque tapestry in Europe and an enormous 19th century organ.