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With its own language, tumultuous history and unforgettable capital city, Catalonia is a truly distinct region of Spain and is almost a country in its own right. With historical monuments and sites of interest around every corner, those seeking a culturally-inspiring holiday flock to Barcelona and its vicinity.<\/p>\n

\"Girona<\/a><\/p>\n

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The city and province of Girona, in the northeast corner of Catalonia, offers much of the culture of Barcelona and arguably more besides.<\/p>\n

With Greek and Roman remains, Neolithic and Palaeolithic settlements, a well-preserved Jewish legacy and an incredible mediaeval heritage, culture-lovers really are in their element in Girona.<\/p>\n

Testament to the city\u2019s rich history and heritage is the fact there are seven museums in Girona alone, all of which play an individual role in portraying the area\u2019s rich and diverse history and culture.<\/p>\n

Museum of Cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Museum of Cinema exhibits the pre-cinema work of Tomas Mallol up until the present day.<\/p>\n

Girona History Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Girona History Museum maps Girona\u2019s unique history which began\u00a0when the Romans founded the city in the 1st<\/sup> century BC through to the return of democracy.<\/p>\n

Casa Maso<\/strong><\/p>\n

Casa Maso is one of the famed 20th<\/sup> century Catalan architect Rafael Maso\u2019s most renowned architectural wonders. Situated on the bank of the river, Casa Maso is one of the only houses along the river in Girona that is open to the public.<\/p>\n

Art Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Focused particularly on Gothic and Romanesque art, the Art Museum displays some of the most important and fascinating pieces of art to have derived from the region of Girona.<\/p>\n

Cathedral Treasury Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inspiring religious art takes centre stage in the Cathedral Treasury Museum, including the well-known masterpiece the Creation Tapestry, a Romanesque panel of needlework from the 11th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n

Archaeology Museum of Catalonia<\/strong><\/p>\n

From prehistoric times until the Middle Ages, the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia is home to many fascinating archaeological finds of the area.<\/p>\n

Museum of Jewish History<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Museum of Jewish History\u2019s objective is to promote \u201ccultural activities related to the city of Girona, the Girona region of Catalonia and the cultural contributions of the Jewish community throughout its history\u201d. For anyone wanting to learn about the history of Jews in this part of Catalonia, a visit to the Museum of Jewish History is essential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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