Walls of Girona 2

Girona is a city in northern Catalonia, Spain, at the confluence of the Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Guell rivers. Girona is the capital of the... more

by Pablo Lopez

Title

Walls of Girona 2

Artist

Pablo Lopez

Medium

Photograph - Digital Image

Description

Girona is a city in northern Catalonia, Spain, at the confluence of the Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Guell rivers. Girona is the capital of the province of the same name and also capital of the comarca of the Girones and the vegueria of Girona. Since much of the old quarter of this ancient city has been preserved, Girona is a popular destination for tourists, and film productions have used it as a filming location (e.g. Game of Thrones). The city is located northeast of Barcelona.

The cathedral and the old fortifications are other popular sights. Historically, these walls have played a vital role in protecting Girona from invaders for hundreds of years. The city wall of the old town was an important military construction built in Roman times in the 1st century BC. It was thoroughly rebuilt under the reign of Peter III the Ceremonious in the second half of the 14th century. The Roman wall was used as a foundation. At the start of the 16th century, the wall was absorbed in the city. The walled precinct lost its military value. Bit by bit, the wall was degrading, as parts were gradually altered from the inside and the outside. The walls and lookout towers that make up these fortifications are split in two - a small section in the north of the old town and a much larger section to the east and south. It is possible to walk the walls and climb the towers, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Girona and the surrounding countryside.

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January 19th, 2023