{"id":194009,"date":"2019-09-11T11:17:27","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T09:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.kigobook.com\/?p=194009"},"modified":"2023-05-12T16:25:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T16:25:33","slug":"discover-gironas-jewish-quarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catalunyacasas.com\/blog\/discover-gironas-jewish-quarter\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Girona\u2019s Jewish Quarter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you already enjoyed a<a href=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.com\/rentals\/\"> Barcelona holiday<\/a> and are looking for somewhere new to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalunyacasas.com\/experiences\/\">explore in Catalonia<\/a>? How about Girona? Located to the Northeast of Barcelona, the stunning city of Girona is home to one of the world\u2019s best preserved Jewish quarters, known locally as \u2018El Call\u2019, and transports you back in time, through a true labyrinth of narrow medieval streets which wind throughout the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Girona\u2019s Jewish quarter is believed to\ndate from the year 982, although it is understood to have not become an\nestablished community until 1160. There is a dark yet fascinating history here,\nin such beautiful surroundings, and many have compared the beauty of Girona to\nOld Town Jerusalem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, like many locations in\nBarcelona, Girona\u2019s Jewish quarter is a real mix of old and new. While the\nstone walls and cobbled streets still remain, there has been an influx of bars,\nrestaurants, and shops which have helped to rejuvenate this old district and\nmake it a top destination for visitors to Spain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jewish Quarter Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s lots to see and do in Girona\u2019s Jewish quarter, but the main attraction for many is the Museum of Jewish History. The museum highlights Catalonia\u2019s Medieval Jewish communities, and features glazed ceramics from the 12th century, bronze and silver artifacts recovered from the Montju\u00efc area, and even a miniature replica of the Jewish quarter! Maybe you could spot your Spain villa within the model? Another interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.com\/blog\/family-activities-in-catalonia-and-barcelona\/\">activity in Girona<\/a> is to visit the Mikvah; the Jewish ritual baths which were only discovered a few years ago, and excavated to become yet another great attraction in this historic city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staying in Girona<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.com\/\">A Spain vacation rental <\/a>close to Girona\u2019s Jewish quarter is the perfect choice for anyone interested in history, architecture, or simply great photo opportunities. There\u2019s a very strong community feel here, which makes Girona\u2019s Jewish quarter a great place to stay; it\u2019s warm, welcoming, and truly fascinating. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you already enjoyed a Barcelona holiday and are looking for somewhere new to explore in Catalonia? 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