Medieval Girona: Hidden Tales (Licensed Guide)

Discover the secrets of Girona on a guided walking tour of the old town. Visit the Cathedral, explore the Jewish Quarter, and see the famous two-tailed mermaid.
Begin your walking tour of Girona with a local licensed guide who has lived in the city for over 30 years. Stroll through the romantic streets of the old town, the very same ones once walked by Roman legionaries, mystical Sephardic Jews, and Napoleonic soldiers. Hear legends and traditions of old Girona — sometimes amusing, sometimes tragic.

Visit historic sites where only licensed guides are authorized to lead tours. In the ancient monastery of St. Peter, see the famous two-tailed mermaid, and in the Arab baths, discover how medieval "spas" were designed. Visit a mysterious place — a unique sitting cemetery.

Stop at the city’s most beloved church — the one where, according to legend, magical flies once appeared. Today, it houses ancient sarcophagi, witnesses to the martyrdom of Girona’s first Christian.

Finally, reach the majestic Cathedral, listed in the Guinness Book of Records. See the oldest stained glass window in Catalonia, hidden for centuries within the Cathedral’s walls. It was discovered by chance during restoration and now awaits rare visitors in a quiet corner of the cloister.

Admire the unique "Creation of the World" Tapestry — a true textile masterpiece from the 11th century, unlike anything else in the world. Learn about its symbolism and hidden meanings. Did you know that a thousand years ago, people imagined God as an all-powerful superhero? The figure of Christ in the tapestry shares many features with Hercules.

See the “Bible in Stone” — the Cathedral’s cloister, where carved capitals depict biblical scenes. Local stonemasons — remember, it’s Girona’s signature profession — sculpted them back in the 12th century. In Girona, stones know how to speak, and this cloister is truly a stone-carved book.

If you’re intrigued by mysticism, dive into the secrets of the Jewish Quarter. Walk along narrow cobbled streets, tiny courtyards, and traces of mezuzahs on doorways. Learn why Jews were persecuted, where and by whom the first Kabbalah school on the Iberian Peninsula was founded, and what happened to the converted Jews. You can also choose to include a visit to the Museum of Jewish History.

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