Muralles de Girona — Attraction in Girona

Girona is often regarded as a waystation en route to the Costa Brava. That’s a shame because despite its small size, Girona is endowed with a historical centre that is nothing less than an open-air architectural museum of Arab remains and Roman relics. Here’s history at its most seductive, a colourful history moulded by Muslims and Romans over an era of 14 centuries. The most intriguing places worthy of note are for the most part concentrated around the Cathedral and the Church of Sant Feliu but one activity that extends along the whole easternmost periphery of the medieval quarter is a one-hour historical walk that takes in the restored remnants of the old city walls. Across the street from the Arab Baths, a mix of old mossy steps and steep ascents overlaid with greenery lead up into a lovely garden zone, overgrown with trees and dense foliage. The absence of passageways makes the initial steps hard to realise but this should on no account hinder you from persisting in your endeavour. A few steps more and you will be practically above the first complete section of the medieval city walls. Dubbed the Passeig Arqueologic, this 50m stretch of walls leads to the 18th-century Portal Sant Cristofol, a stone gateway perched high above the Cathedral. The superb views over the labyrinthine Jewish quarter from this vantage point can be savoured as from nowhere else. Once here, you can climb down back to the Cathedral but walking along the whole length of the walls for a further 40 minutes gives you the opportunity to delight in more city views that unfold gradually as you cover more ground. Halfway along the route, you will come across a huge building incorporated into the walls. This is the Monastery of Sant Domenec, a working friary with a lovely cloister and a lavishly decorated chapter house. The route is graced by three two-floor watchtowers, historical stone structures that offer more superb views from their lookout terraces. Several steps inside (dangerous at times due to the absence of a railing) climb up to the roof from where the views extend to the sprawl of the new town. The last section of the walls directs you to the Jardines de la Muralla, a rundown green space from where a long flight of steps takes you down to Placa del...

Strolling along the Muralles de Girona is like taking a step back in time. Believed to have origins around 1 BC, these ancient walls once protected a thriving Roman town and have gracefully evolved into one of Girona’s most captivating historical treasures.

The hike along the wall is both engaging and scenic. As you meander along the well-preserved ramparts, you’re treated to panoramic views of Girona’s old town, the winding Onyar River, and the surrounding landscape. Informative plaques along the path shed light on the wall’s storied past, making the journey both educational and inspiring.

While parts of the wall retain their rugged, ancient charm, the route is accessible and perfect for those who love a mix of history and nature. It’s an ideal escape for history enthusiasts, photographers, or anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful hike that offers a unique glimpse into the city’s...

Girona wall is unmissable even f you are going on a day trip. It’s easy to walk & you must walk it if you visit the old town . During my 2 weeks stay I climbed it several times from 3 different routs , south & notrth . It goes through old town and offers get b’views of cities and observation points. You will love the detailing of wall with its lovely little windows or red stone or steps and small squares to wait and enjoy views. You can climb at some places the small metal circular staircases to have higher views of the city or skip it altogether and continue walking . It is bit narrow but 2 ppl can easily pass at a time. The height of wall is well maintained without any risk of falling or slipping . O realm feet pleasant experience and short hike at a historic place, definitely a must to do . It’s...