Girona
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Girona

Game of Thrones filming location with Catalonian soul

Girona hits different. This isn't just another pretty medieval city — it's where Arya Stark ran through cobblestone streets, where the Celler de Can Roca redefined fine dining, and where you can still feel the pulse of authentic Catalonia away from Barcelona's tourist crowds. The Onyar River cuts through the city center, lined with those famous colorful houses you've seen on Instagram. But look beyond the postcard shots. Girona's Jewish Quarter holds 1,000 years of history in its narrow alleys. The cathedral steps? They doubled as the Great Sept of Baelor. And the food scene here rivals any European capital, thanks to the Roca brothers putting this place on the culinary map. You'll walk more history in a morning here than most cities offer in a week.

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The Barri Vell (Old Town) puts you inside medieval walls where Game of Thrones filmed. Hotels here book fast — try the boutique Hotel Historic or Casa Cundaro for character. But here's the thing: staying right in the center means navigating narrow streets with luggage and paying premium prices. The Eixample district, just outside the walls, gives you modern hotels like AC Hotel Palau de Bellavista with easier access and parking. Locals actually prefer this area. For budget travelers, the neighborhoods around Plaça Catalunya offer family-run pensiones for under €60/night. The train station area works if you're day-tripping to Barcelona, but it lacks charm. Avoid anything near the highway — Girona's small enough that a 10-minute walk gets you anywhere worth being.

Money-Saving Tips

  • 1.Book restaurants early — top spots like Celler de Can Roca fill months ahead, but their ice cream shop Rocambolesc takes walk-ins
  • 2.Buy train tickets to Barcelona online for €12 vs €15 at the station, and travel off-peak for cheaper fares
  • 3.Saturday market at Plaça del Vi offers better prices on local cheese and olives than tourist shops
  • 4.Many museums offer free entry first Sunday of each month — check schedules for Girona Art Museum and Jewish History Museum
  • 5.Stay outside the Old Town walls for hotels under €80/night vs €150+ inside the medieval center
  • 6.Lunch menus (menú del día) at local restaurants cost €15-20 vs €35+ for dinner at the same places

Travel Tips

  • •Download the Girona Game of Thrones filming locations map from the tourist office — it's free and shows exact spots
  • •Cathedral steps close during services — check mass times before planning your Game of Thrones photo shoot
  • •Wear comfortable walking shoes — cobblestone streets and steep steps dominate the Old Town
  • •Learn basic Catalan greetings — locals appreciate 'bon dia' over 'buenos días' even though both work
  • •Book Celler de Can Roca reservations exactly 11 months ahead when they open — set a calendar reminder
  • •The Girona City Card (€9) includes museum entries and discounts at restaurants, pays for itself with 2-3 visits

Frequently Asked Questions

The cathedral steps doubled as the Great Sept of Baelor where Cersei did her walk of shame. The Jewish Quarter's narrow streets became Braavos where Arya trained. Plaça dels Jurats served as the plaza where Jaime fought the Faith Militant. Sant Martí Sacosta steps were another Braavos location. The tourist office provides a free map marking all filming spots.

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