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  • Day 29

    Medieval Girona

    October 10, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    We had a great day poking around this old section of Girona today. Except for all those steps. But what can you do? Girona is here because it's on a hill and could be defended. Such an interesting place - old buildings and remains thereof, of course, but lots of greenery as well. And history of course. The Romans arrived early and built some fortifications and a road which linked France and Spain (although obviously not called France and Spain back then) and the conflict started - the visigoths drove out the Romans and the Moors drove out the visigoths until Charlemagne came along and 'rescued' Girona from the Moors. More than 20 different sieges for lucky Girona over the following years resulting in the city being conquered 7 more times.Read more