Girona ? beautiful medieval city in Catalunya
During your stay in a Costa Brava Hotel you shouldn?t miss to make a one-day trip to the beautiful medieval city Girona.
The ancient city of Girona stands on a fortified hill and is divided by the river Riu Onyar.The city has been fought over in almost any century due to the fact that it was the Roman fortress of Gerunda. For more than 100 years it was an Arab town. All these historical developments have led to the fact that Girona is a hotchpotch of architectural styles ? Romans, Arabs and Jews influenced the architecture.
The fact that Girona airport is now on the budget flight route brings more and more visitors to the city.During your Girona trip you should not miss to visit one of the excellent museums. There is the Museu d?Art, Museu de la Historia de la Ciutat and the Museu del Cinema. Another sight you should not miss during you stay in Girona is the impressive gothic cathedral of Girona which is unique in the area.
The ?Rambla? is lined with terrace cafés, exclusive restaurants, shops and galleries and invites you to stroll around after an exciting day of Girona sightseeing.
If you spend your holiday in a Costa Brava Hotel it is no problem to reach Girona by train or by bus. There are busses from Girona airport to the city and trains are coming from Barcelona or the northern part of the Costa Brava.
So don?t miss a trip to Girona during your Costa Brava holiday!