GIRONA, my city
Near Barcelona 
and located between the sea and the mont bata, Girona enjoys a privileged position. Has one of the most evocative historical sites in Catalonia: the Carolingian wall, barium Jew, one of the best preserved and the grandeur of the Gothic nave of the Cathedral of the wider world.
panoramic view of the houses that overlook the river Oñar balconies, one of four that cross the city. Also a fragment of the Carolingian wall, recently recovered and where you can stroll quietly taking a different view of the city.
Girona View from the Parque de la Dehesa, "lungs of the city with about 2,500 trees of the species Platanus hybrida and have over 150 years old. Also a view of one of the streets of the Jewish neighborhood.
The
Meadow Park and a magnificent view of the Cathedral of Girona, with its famous staircase of 90 steps .
Arab baths, located in a Romanesque building dating from 1194, were partially destroyed and in 1617 passed into private hands, belonging to a convent of Capuchin nuns, which gave them different uses, until recovered, were restored and were exposed to the public.
The two parts of the city are linked by several bridges, currently does not keep any of the medieval bridge that existed at the five that bind are relatively modern.
Near Barcelona 
and located between the sea and the mont bata, Girona enjoys a privileged position. Has one of the most evocative historical sites in Catalonia: the Carolingian wall, barium Jew, one of the best preserved and the grandeur of the Gothic nave of the Cathedral of the wider world. panoramic view of the houses that overlook the river Oñar balconies, one of four that cross the city. Also a fragment of the Carolingian wall, recently recovered and where you can stroll quietly taking a different view of the city. Girona View from the Parque de la Dehesa, "lungs of the city with about 2,500 trees of the species Platanus hybrida and have over 150 years old. Also a view of one of the streets of the Jewish neighborhood. The
Meadow Park and a magnificent view of the Cathedral of Girona, with its famous staircase of 90 steps . Arab baths, located in a Romanesque building dating from 1194, were partially destroyed and in 1617 passed into private hands, belonging to a convent of Capuchin nuns, which gave them different uses, until recovered, were restored and were exposed to the public. The two parts of the city are linked by several bridges, currently does not keep any of the medieval bridge that existed at the five that bind are relatively modern.
will highlight four of them: Elizabeth II Bridge or Pont de Pedra (Stone Bridge) as is known.
The "Pont de Ferro" (Iron bridge), or c class international in Girona as the Pont de les peixeteries velles " built by Gustave Eiffel since 1876 linking the two parts of the city. We can say that was built 12 years before the tower was completed in Paris. There is also the bridge and the bridge Saint Augustine "d'en Gomez" or princess.
Girona also has six museums that possess a wealth of great interest. The " Museu d'Art" , The Museum of History of the Jews , the Museum of City History , the Museum of Cinema , Museum of Archaeology and Cathedral Treasury Museum.
In the latter we find the Tapestry of the Creation, single piece of textile Romanesque XI century or the beginning of XII. Its measurements are 4.70 m wide by 3.65 n high. We offer these bookmarks edited with any of the details of this fantastic work.
Girona has all the charm of a large city but without the crowds, human tailored to amuse themselves all the slopes, streets, festivals, culture, cuisine, festivals, events, services Tourist ... One can enjoy it at any time of year, is a lively and always has surprises to offer.
One activity that receives the most visitors is perhaps, the week dedicated to Girona " flors Temps" the old quarter of town offers the visitor for a week range of compositions floral, being able to visit private patios and corners of the city that are not normally open to the public.
Girona celebrates its festivities in honor of San Narciso on October 29 for a week and offers a range of cultural and traditional activities .. Trade show, sardanas, castles, diablos, gegants, fireworks, etc ... 
is a city with much history, and also with many legends. Some of them can be founded explained in these bookmarks, but have only been published in Catalan. 
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