Gerona tourist information

Gerona

The city of Gerona ( or Girona ), the 'city of four rivers', has a charm that has always been attractive to tourists looking for a Spanish holiday in the sun.

The local buildings reveal Roman and Arab influenced architecture reflecting the towns past..

Try a visit to the Gerona cathedral, which offers visitors a chance to see the grandeur of its magnificent altar, embellished with rare and precious stones and silver. You can also look at some of the fine tapestries, and the interior will also reveal many treasured works of art.

Quite a few museums to viist here on a number of topics. In the Museo del Cine, visitors can see exhibits on the history of film, whilst the archaeology museum is complete with collections of intriguing tombstones and sculptures. The Museo de Arte is a treasure house of Romanesque and Gothic art, a real treat for art lovers.

Locally the signature dishes of Gerona are based on the best and finest varieties of sea food.

Catedral de Girona Plaza de la Catedral, 17004, Displays the brilliance of Gothic architecture with a huge altar embellished with silver, enamel and precious stones. Tapestries and baroque facades.,
Open: Daily: 10am-8pm. Closed: 1 and 6 Jan, 27 Mar and 25 and 26 Dec. Tel: +34 972215814

Parque Natural de Aigüamolls de L'Empordà The landscape of this Mediterranean wetland is dotted with paddy fields and green pastures. It also conserves a large variety of mammals, fish and bird species.,

Museo Arqueológico de Sant Pere de Galligants Plaza Santa Lucía, 17007, The museum has a exhibits from the Roman times, with rare tombstones and scultures.,
Open: 1 Jun-30 Sep, Tue-Sat, 10.30am-1.30pm and 4-7pm. Closed: Mon, 1 and 6 Jan, 25 and 26 Dec. Tel: +34 972202632

Museo del Cine. Colección Tomàs Mallol Calle Sèquia, 1 17001, Exhibits from the world of cinema. This includes the film projector used by the Lumeire brothers. A stroll along the interiors takes visitors back to the origin of cinema.,
Open: 1 May-30 Sep, Tue to Sun, 10am-8pm. 1 Oct-30 Apr, Tue to Fri, 10am-6pm. Sat, 10am-8pm. Sun, 11am-3pm. Closed: Mon, 1 and 6 Jan, 25 and 26 Dec Tel: +34 972412777

Museo de Arte Subida de la Catedral, 12 17004, A wide range of collections dating back to the period of Greek colonisation to the present era a real treat for art connosseurs. Exceptionally beautiful Romanesque and Gothic art is also on display here.,
Open: 1 Mar-30 Sep, Tue to Sat, 10am-7pm. 1 Oct-28 Feb, 10am-6pm. Sun and public holidays, 10am-2pm. Closed: Mon, 1 and 6 Jan, 25 and 26 Dec. Tel: +34 972203834

Parque Natural de Massís del Montseny Otherwise known as Barcelona's green belt, this spectacular region has diverse vegetation and rock formations.Mountains, deep valleys and lovely streams dot the landscape., Tel: +34 938475102

Baños Árabes Carrer Ferrán El Católico, 17185, Strongly reflecting the period of Arab colonisation, the Arab baths stand as a testimony of time. With its octagon shaped pool and the frigidariums,tepidariums and caldariums the place is truly absorbing.,
Open: 1 Apr-30 Sep, Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm. Sun and public holidays, 10am-2pm. 1 Oct-31 Mar, daily, 10am-2pm. Closed: 1 and 6 Jan, 27 Mar and 25 and 26 Dec. Tel: +34 972213262

Parque Natural de la Zona Volcánica de la Garrotxa Avenida de Santa Coloma, This nature reserve is well known for its flora and fauna. Apart from being an active volcanic area it is also known for the reptile and bird species and trees like oak, chestnut and hazel., Tel: +34 972266012

Museo Capitular Plaza de la Catedral, 17004, Collection of textile art. Statue of Peter the ceremonious, the Catalan king stands tall inside the museum.,
Open: 1 Nov-31 Mar, Tue-Sat, 10am-7pm. 1 Apr-31 Oct, 10am-8pm. Sun and public holidays, 10am-2pm. Closed: Mon, 1 and 6 Jan, Easter Sun, 25 and 26 Dec. Tel: +34 972214426