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Car Hire Gerona - a Tourist Guide to Cheap Car Hire Gerona
Gerona is a stunning myriad of historic medieval architecture, prehistoric buildings and a unique Jewish or ‘Call’ quarter. The Jewish quarter stems from the middle ages and is one of the best preserved in Europe. A hire car here will allow you to see it all. Cheap Hire cars are best rented from Gerona airport which is found just south of the city approximately 15 minutes drive away.
The largest city in the North Catalonian region Gerona has plenty to keep any tourist to the city entertained. One of the most visited buildings in the city is the immense iconic cathedral. The Cathedral building like many in Spain spans several building styles, construction began in the 11th century and wasn’t finished until the 18th. The cathedral boasts the world’s widest gothic nave, make sure you spot it if you take a tour. The Museum of the cathedral holds fantastic collections of 12th Century tapestries. The Cloister and part of the tower at the cathedral date all the way back to 1038!
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The Church of Saint Feliu again built over several generations dates from the 13th century and was completed in the 17th. It’s a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and the Interior was designed by master Aloi.
The Jewish quarter is worth a visit, recently restored under the guidance of the Jewish history museum there are fantastic guided walking tours that will explain the finer details of the areas past. First settled by the Iberians, Gerona didn’t receive an official name until the Romans decided on Gerona, or Girona in Catalan. They arrived in this area of Spain in 218 BC.
By the End of the 9th Century the Jewish population of this city had almost formed their own independent town within the city. It was here in this enclave that many books of the Kabala were written, the mystical school of Jewish thinking. With the protection of the Spanish kings the Jewish population prospered here until in 1391 a wave of persecution began which didn’t end for more than 100 years at this time the area began to empty as the Jews were compelled to leave Spain. Luckily this area has remained very well preserved.
One of the cheapest places to visit in Gerona has to be the Curia prison museum. You can visit these interesting historic prison buildings including the dark notorious prison cells and the courts where they passed the judgments for only one euro!
Barri Vell is the name given to Gerona’s historic center here you will find the most interesting buildings and sights it’s a perfect place to find somewhere for lunch. The area is dotted with small café’s and restaurants make sure you try some of the local dishes and experience the real cuisine of the area. If you’re feeling brave try the snails al la llauna, a local dish of snails baked in the oven. Or for a safer option the game dishes when in season are exceptional.
After a relaxed lunch the best way to take in the rest of the city is to strole around the reconstructed city walls. Once an indispensable method of protecting the city from attackers they now make a fantastic place for an afternoon saunter around the city. The Sant Pere section of the wall offers a fantastic view point over the passage Argueologic and the cathedral. This part is best reached from the Jardins de John Lennon the breathtaking views will make the walk worth the effort.
When visiting the various areas of the city it is best to leave your car in one of the underground municipal car parks rather than on the streets. They are a cheaper and much safer place to leave your hire car. |
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