Girona Collection (#6)

Capital depicting a siren-fish with double tail. West
Spain. Girona. Sant Pere de Galligants. Benedictine abbey. Cloister. 12th century. Detail of a capital depicting a siren-fish with double tail. West gallery. Catalonia

Count Bera (d. 844). Engraving. Colored
Bera (d.844). First Count of Barcelona. Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century. Colored

Spain. Catalonia. Empuries. The Mosaic floor of roman house. 2nd-1st BC. L Escala. Province of Girona

Beda Homilies. 11th century. Jesus preaching to his disciple
Beda Homilies. Parchment codex. 11th century. Anonymous. Miniature. Jesus preaching to his disciples before Jerusalem doors. Museum of Art. Girona. Catalonia. Spain

Gothic. Altarpiece. 14-15th century. Fancywork. Christs res
Gothic. Altarpiece. Detail. 14-15th century. Fancywork. Christs resurrection. From Ex-collegiate Church of Sant Feliu. Girona Art Museum. Spain

Greek art. Spain. Pelike. Ceramic piece 4th century century. From Empuries. Alt Emporda. Catalonia. Spain. Archaeological Museum of Girona. Catalonia. Spain

Spain. Catalonia. Empuries. Greek Jetty. 2nd-1st century B. C
Spain. Catalonia. Empuries. Greek Jetty. 2nd-1st century B.C. Beach at Sant Marti d Emp??ries

Greek art. Spain. Catalonia. Oenochoe. Found in Empuries. 5t
Greek art. Spain. Catalonia. Oenochoe, wine jug. Found in Empuries. 5th century BC. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Girona

Greek art. Spain. Catalonia. Empuries. Black-figure pottery
Greek art. Spain. Catalonia. Black-figure pottery. Found in Empuries. 5th century BC. Detail quadriga. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Girona

Greek art. Spain. Catalonia. Lekythos. Found in Empuries. 6
Greek art. Spain. Catalonia. Lekythos Found in Empuries. Used for storing, especially olive oil. Origen: Greece East. 6th century BC. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Girona

Spain. Catalonia. Empuries. Corinthian pottery. 6th century BC. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Girona

Spain. Roman theatrical mask. 1st century AD. From Empuries. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona

Spain. Roman statue of a togatus. 1st-2nd century AD. From
Roman art. Spain. Statue of a togatus. 1st-2nd century AD. From Andalusia. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona

Pottery Greek. Spain. Catalonia. Askos. From Empuries. 6th century BC. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Girona

Greek pottery. Spain. Catalonia. Spheroidal form. 4th-3rd century BC. Found in Empuries. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Girona

Spanish dinero and obol. 13th century. Coins minted in Girona, Empuries and Barcelona. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Spain

Alabastra. 4th-6th century BC. Empuries. Spain
Punic alabastra in colored glass. 4th-6th centuries BC. From the Greek colony of Empuries. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Beds campaign of a French army general. 19th century
Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814). Beds campaign of a French army general. Museum of History City. Girona. Spain

Punic art. Spain. Carthaginian necklace glass paste. 4th cen
Punic art. Spain. Carthaginian necklace glass paste. Empuries, 4th century BC. Archaeological Museum. Girona. Catalonia

Spain. Catalonia. Girona. Plan of the city. 17th century
Spain. Catalonia. Girona. Plan of the city with walls and the river Ter. French engraving, made A?a?A?a?during the negotiations of the spanish-french Treaty of the Pyrenees, 1659

Water filters. Amphoras. Empuries. Spain
Roman Art. Emporiare (Ampurias). Amphoras. Water filters. Girona province. Spain

Alabastron. 6th century BC. Empuries. Spain
Alabastron for perfumes with scene depicting Dionysus accompanied by a bearded satyr with billy goat body. Black figures. 6th century BC. From Empuries. Girona Archaeological Museum. Spain

Brick with manufacturing mark of Demos. Spain
Brick with manufacturing mark of Demos. Mud mixed with straw. Girona Archaeological Museum. Spain

Ripolls weapons deposit, Late Bronze Age. Spain
Prehistory. Late Bronze Age. Ripolls weapons deposit, Catalonia. Detail. Girona Archaeological Museum. Spain

Egyptian alabaster to perfume. 5th century BC. From Empuries. Girona Archaeological Museum. Spain

Wilfred I the Hairy (840-897). Parchment
Wilfred I the Hairy (840-897). Count of Urgell (870897), Cerdanya (870897), Barcelona (878897), Girona (878897), Besalu (878897), and Ausona (886897)

High altar. Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona. Gothic. Made
High altar. Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona. Silversmiths craft. Gothic. Made in Girona. 14th century (between 1320-1348) with the propable participation of, at least

Gothic Art. Spain. Catalonia. Girona. Calvary. 13th Century. Sant Pere de Galligants Archaeological Museum

Wilfred I the Hairy (840-897). Count of Urgell (870A?i?897), Cerdanya (870A?i?897), Barcelona (878A?i?897), Girona (878A?i?897), Besalu (878A?i?897), and Ausona (886A?i?897)

Capital. Cloister. Convent of Sant Domenec. Peralada. Spain
Capital of romanesque cloister of the Convent of Sant Domenec. 12th century. Peralada. Catalonia. Spain

Blessed San Pedro of Cardena. Illuminated codex. Detail
Blessed San Pedro of Cardena. 12th century. Illuminated codex of the comments made by Blessed of A?a?A?a?Liebana in the 8th century to the Apocalypse of St. John. Miniature depicting St

Iberian village Puig of Sant Andreu of Ullastret. Spain
Iberian village Puig of Sant Andreu of Ullastret. View of a gate in the wall. 4th century BC. Catalonia. Spain

Spain. Girona City Walls
Spain. Girona. Medieval City Walls. Remains. Detail. At background, the Cathedral

Spain. Abbey of Saint Peter of Galligants. Capital
Spain. Girona. Abbey of Saint Peter of Galligants. Cloister. Romanesque. 12th century. Capital depicting a man resting his hands on his knees

Kylix. Black-figures. 5th century BC. Found in Ampurias. Catalonia. Spain

Alvarez de Castro, Mariano (1749-1810). Spanish military officer, and the military governor of Gerona during the siege by the French during the War of Spanish Independence. Colored engraving

Iberian art. Inscription on lead. It comes from the Castle of La Fosca. Archaeological Museum of Girona. Catalonia. Spain

Anthony Norri and Pedro Fernandez. Altarpiece of Santa Helen
Renaissance. Spain. 16th century. Anthony Norri and Pedro Fernandez. Altarpiece of Santa Helen. Painting on wood. Ca. 1521. Cathedral Capitular Museum. Girona. Catalonia

Romanesque art. 12th Century. Stonemason and farmer. Detail of a capital of the Cathedral of Girona. Catalonia. Spain

Gerona. Houses on the Onyar River. Spain
Gerona. Houses on the Onyar River. Old Town. Catalonia. Spain. Europe

Spain. Catalonia. Gerona. Houses on the Onyar River

Roman city of Ampurias. Amphitheater. Built 1st century afth
Roman city of Ampurias. Outside the Amphitheater. Built 1st century after Christ. Regio?n Alt Emporda?. Girona province. Catalonia. Spain

Ampurias. Wall. 1st century B. C Catalonia. Spain
Ampurias. Southern wall. 1st century B.C.. Catalonia. Spain

Ampurias. Wall. 1st century B. C Door. Catalonia. Spain
Ampurias. Southern wall. 1st century B.C.. Door. Catalonia. Spain

Dali Museum. Figueres. Catalonia. Spain
Dali Museum. Dome. Surrealism. Figueres. Catalonia. Spain

Emporium. 575 B. C. Channeling. Catalonia. Spain
Emporium. 575 B.C. Channeling. Catalonia. Spain

Emporium. Neapolis. Girona province. Catalonia. Spain
Emporium. 575 B.C. Neapolis. Girona province. Catalonia. Spain

Emporium. 570 BC. Asclepius, god of medicin. Neapolis. Girona province. Catalonia. Spain

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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.