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Located about 100km North of Barcelona, the monumental Spanish city of Girona is a must for any Game of Thrones fan. Geek out by exploring the city that doubles up as Kings Landing, Braavos and Old Town. Most travellers will agree that it is worth spending at least three or four days in Girona. However, it is possible to see all of the Game of Thrones locations in just a day.
The easiest way to get to Girona is to fly straight in to Girona Costa Brava airport, approximately 12km South West of the city. Buses run from Girona airport to Girona city centre. The journey is 20 mins and costs just under 3 EURO ( see here). There are also buses that run from Barcelona to Girona.
You can use Spanish in Girona, but as it is in Catalonia, expect to also hear some Catalan. There is a tourist office near Placa Catalunya on the river, so you can go there to get a map and advice. The city is small and historic. It is most certainly walkable.
Girona Cathedral
Girona Cathedral was built and standing in at least 1015, when it was in poor condition on account of…
