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"Girona: A Captivating Blend of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" As the sun rises over Calella de Palafrugell, a picturesque fishing village on the Costa Brava

Background imageGirona Collection: Statue of a King or of St. Charlemagne, polychromed alabaster sculpture c. 1350

Statue of a King or of St. Charlemagne, polychromed alabaster sculpture c. 1350

Background imageGirona Collection: Amer station, the narrow track railway line from Olot to Girona, 1910

Amer station, the narrow track railway line from Olot to Girona, 1910

Background imageGirona Collection: Train in the Girona station MZA, 1910

Train in the Girona station MZA, 1910

Background imageGirona Collection: Men drinking from a fountain, Miniature from the Bible of Charles V of Valois

Men drinking from a fountain, Miniature from the Bible of Charles V of Valois, illuminated manuscript, 15th century

Background imageGirona Collection: Farmer in sowing time. Miniature from Homilias de Beda, codex from the second

Farmer in sowing time. Miniature from Homilias de Beda, codex from the second half of the 11th century

Background imageGirona Collection: Reign of Charles IV (1748-1819), taking of Figueras (Girona) by French troops

Reign of Charles IV (1748-1819), taking of Figueras (Girona) by French troops on 17th November 1794, engraving

Background imageGirona Collection: Reign of Charles IV (1748-1819), taking of Roses (Girona) by the French on 3rd February 1795

Reign of Charles IV (1748-1819), taking of Roses (Girona) by the French on 3rd February 1795, engraving

Background imageGirona Collection: Letter I illuminated with figurations of the bust of Jesus Christ and an evangelist

Letter I illuminated with figurations of the bust of Jesus Christ and an evangelist, corresponding to the part of the four Gospels in the Missale Parvum, manuscript on parchment, c

Background imageGirona Collection: Table of concordance of the four gospels, biblical references are framed between

Table of concordance of the four gospels, biblical references are framed between columns crowned with horseshoes, capitals and bases decorated with human and animal heads

Background imageGirona Collection: Missale Parvum. Manuscript on parchment, c

Missale Parvum. Manuscript on parchment, c. 1075 - 1100, work attributed to the Scriptorium of the Cathedral of Girona

Background imageGirona Collection: Drop cap C illuminated with two birds and lush floral decoration, manuscript

Drop cap C illuminated with two birds and lush floral decoration, manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Tortosa, c.1170 - 1190

Background imageGirona Collection: Drop cap C illuminated with a quadruped and floral motifs in the Sacramentary

Drop cap C illuminated with a quadruped and floral motifs in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium of Tortosa, c 1170 - 1190

Background imageGirona Collection: Calendar decorated with motifs of birds and humans heads in different colors, miniature

Calendar decorated with motifs of birds and humans heads in different colors, miniature in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made?

Background imageGirona Collection: Drop cap C illuminated with floral motives in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas

Drop cap C illuminated with floral motives in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Tortosa, c.1170 - 1190

Background imageGirona Collection: Cars parked in the Plaza de Camprodon (Girona), 1930

Cars parked in the Plaza de Camprodon (Girona), 1930

Background imageGirona Collection: Public vehicles parked on Vi Square, in front of the town hall in Girona, in a postcard

Public vehicles parked on Vi Square, in front of the town hall in Girona, in a postcard from the 1920s

Background imageGirona Collection: Christopher Columbus with his son at the Monastery of La Rabida, 1858

Christopher Columbus with his son at the Monastery of La Rabida, 1858

Background imageGirona Collection: Drop cap D illuminated with heads of birds and vegetables interlacing in the Sacramentary

Drop cap D illuminated with heads of birds and vegetables interlacing in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made?

Background imageGirona Collection: Sacramentary of San Juan de les Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made probably in

Sacramentary of San Juan de les Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made probably in the scriptorium of Tortosa Cathedral, c.1170-1190

Background imageGirona Collection: Peter II (III of Aragon) in the battle of Panissars (1285), engraving (from a painting

Peter II (III of Aragon) in the battle of Panissars (1285), engraving (from a painting by Barbasan), 1809

Background imageGirona Collection: Reign of Charles III, infantry that in 1718 took the name of the Regiment from Ultonia

Reign of Charles III, infantry that in 1718 took the name of the Regiment from Ultonia with garrison in Gerona, 1775, drawing, 1890

Background imageGirona Collection: Beam of the Cruilles canopy, tempera on wood, detail of decoration with monks

Beam of the Cruilles canopy, tempera on wood, detail of decoration with monks from the monastery of Sant Miquel de Cruilles

Background imageGirona Collection: Tapestry of Creation, Romanesque of the 12th century, detail related to the sun

Tapestry of Creation, Romanesque of the 12th century, detail related to the sun

Background imageGirona Collection: Tapestry of Creation, detail of March

Tapestry of Creation, detail of March

Background imageGirona Collection: Detail of the sculpture of the funerary cortege of the tomb of Bernard de Pau

Detail of the sculpture of the funerary cortege of the tomb of Bernard de Pau, preserved in the Girona cathedral

Background imageGirona Collection: Church of San Pedro de Besalu, lion protecting a human figure and decorating the

Church of San Pedro de Besalu, lion protecting a human figure and decorating the front window of the noon facade

Background imageGirona Collection: Capital with polychromed stone sculpture representing the abbot of Camprodon with

Capital with polychromed stone sculpture representing the abbot of Camprodon with the monastic community, it comes from the monastery of Sant Pere de Camprodon

Background imageGirona Collection: Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Sculpture in limestone and alabaster with traces of polychrome

Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Sculpture in limestone and alabaster with traces of polychrome and blue and red glasses. Girona, 1326-1328

Background imageGirona Collection: Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Front detail with Saint Narcissus saying Mass between warriors

Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Front detail with Saint Narcissus saying Mass between warriors and an acolyte. Sculpture in limestone and alabaster with traces of polychrome and blue and red glasses

Background imageGirona Collection: Gates province Girona Exterior Castell de Sant Ferran

Gates province Girona Exterior Castell de Sant Ferran
Gates in the province of Girona, Exterior of the Castell de Sant Ferran (Figueres), 1903, Catalonia, Figueras, Entrada al castillo de San Fernando

Background imageGirona Collection: French Troops Attack Bezalu (Besalu) Girona, Spain During The Napoleonic Wars In 1808

French Troops Attack Bezalu (Besalu) Girona, Spain During The Napoleonic Wars In 1808. 19Th Century Lithograph By Engelmann After Langlois

Background imageGirona Collection: Pistol of flint stone. 18th century. Spain

Pistol of flint stone. 18th century. Spain
Pistol of flint stone. 18th century. Made in Ripoll (Girona province). Ethnographic Museum. Ripoll. Spain

Background imageGirona Collection: TOSSA DE MAR. Catalonia. Spain

TOSSA DE MAR. Catalonia. Spain
TOSSA DE MAR. Town located in the Costa Brava. Landscape coast. La Selva Region. Girona Province. Catalonia. Spain. Europe

Background imageGirona Collection: Dali Museum. Galata tower. Figueres. Catalonia. Spain

Dali Museum. Galata tower. Figueres. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageGirona Collection: Emporium. Greek colony

Emporium. Greek colony
Greek Art. Emporium (Ampurias). Greek colony founded by the greeks of Foci, 570 BC. Statue of Asclepius. God of medicin. Neapolis. Girona province. Catalonia. Spain. Europe

Background imageGirona Collection: Dali Museum. Glass dome. Figueres. Catalonia. Spain

Dali Museum. Glass dome. Figueres. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageGirona Collection: Spain. Peninsular War. Siege of Girona (1809). Defence

Spain. Peninsular War. Siege of Girona (1809). Defence of Torre Gironella. Painting by G. Montserrat. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum

Background imageGirona Collection: Beatus of Girona. 976. Depiction of the Heaven described

Beatus of Girona. 976. Depiction of the Heaven described in six concentric circles. From center: God on his throne between the sun

Background imageGirona Collection: CATHERINE of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen of England

CATHERINE of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen of England (1509-1536), first wife of Henry VIII (1509).; Isabella I the Catholic (1451-1504)

Background imageGirona Collection: Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell, fabulous elevated view from Cap de Sant Sebastia

Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell, fabulous elevated view from Cap de Sant Sebastia, Costa Brava, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Background imageGirona Collection: SUNIFRED I (?-950). Detail of Sunyer I, count

SUNIFRED I (?-950). Detail of Sunyer I, count of Barcelona, Girona and Osona. Genealogy of the Crown of Aragon. ca. 1410. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Vimbod� Monastery of Poblet

Background imageGirona Collection: Royal tomb of Peter III of Aragon (1240-1285) by Bartomeu

Royal tomb of Peter III of Aragon (1240-1285) by Bartomeu
Peter III of Aragon (1240-1285). Called the Great. King of Aragon, Valencia and Sicily and Count of Barcelona. Royal tomb of Peter III by Bartomeu de Girona (13th-14th centuries)




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"Girona: A Captivating Blend of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" As the sun rises over Calella de Palafrugell, a picturesque fishing village on the Costa Brava, the tranquil beach comes alive with colorful fishing boats dotting its shores. This charming coastal town is just one gem in the crown of Girona, Catalonia's captivating province in Spain. Stepping into the old town itself feels like stepping back in time. Cobblestone streets wind through centuries-old buildings that whisper tales of ancient civilizations and artistic brilliance. Pere Mates, a renowned Renaissance Spanish painter known for his exquisite altarpieces, once called this enchanting city home. Girona's rich history extends even further back to Romanesque times. The Tapestry of Creation or "Girona" tapestry from the 11th century showcases intricate artwork depicting biblical scenes. It serves as a testament to the region's deep-rooted appreciation for art and culture. Notable figures have also left their mark on Girona throughout history. Almodis De La Marca, Countess of Barcelona during medieval times, played a significant role in shaping Catalan society. Ramon Berenguer I, Count of Barcelona and her husband, was instrumental in expanding Catalonia's influence. The province also boasts Emporium - an ancient settlement dating back to 570 BC - where Asclepius (the god of medicine) was worshipped at Neapolis within Girona province itself. This historical site stands as a reminder of Catalonia's enduring connection to its past. Beyond its historical significance lies Girona's natural beauty. From fields adorned with vibrant poppies near Figueres to characteristic boats adorning Sa Riera beach in Begur along Costa Brava; there is no shortage of breathtaking landscapes waiting to be explored.