Girona and Besalu and its Jewish treasures

Girona and Besalu and its Jewish treasures

Girona is one of the most interesting medieval cities, that invites visitors to trace its more than 2000 years of history through two fortified enclosures and the Medieval Quarter, along the Onyar river. The highlights of Girona are rounded off by the impressive old Jewish Quarter or Call, with its beautiful streets and porticoed squares. It is one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in the world and evidence of the importance of the Jewish culture in Spain. Nor far away from Girona we can find

the county town of Besalú , that constitutes a unique Jewish heritage site in Spain. In 1966 Besalú was declared a national artistic site. With its twisting medieval streets, arches, steps, stone houses, the superb Romanesque bridge leading to the town center over the waters of the Fluvià river. . . Besalú still retains the charm of medieval times. I can create a customized tour for you if you have any special requests or if you are more than 6 people and need a bigger vehicle !

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Girona Cathedral (Catedral), Placa de la Catedral, s/n, 17004 Girona Spain

We will see the Cathedral of Girona

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Museum of Jewish History, Carrer de la Forca, 8, 17004 Girona Spain

We will see the Jewish neighborhood and visit the museum

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Girona City Walls, Carrer dels Alemanys, 20, 17004 Girona, Spain

We will walk along a part of the walls and the old medieval city

Stop At: Bridge of Besalu, Carrer del Pont Vell, 17, 17850, Besalu Spain

We will walk along Besalu bridge and we will enter the village

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Monasterio de San Pedro de Besalu, Placa Sant Pere, s/n, 17850, Besalu Spain

We will see the old part of the village including this lovely church

Duration: 30 minutes