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Girona Cathedral & Basílica de Sant Feliu

Plaça de la Catedral, Girona, Catalunya

Description

Girona Cathedral (Catedral de Santa Maria de Girona) is a Roman catholic church that started to be built in the 11th century in Romanesque style (can be seen in the cloister and the older bell tower) but then shifted over time to Gothic until its completion in the 13th century. It has the second widest nave of any church after Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome at 23m and the vault height is 35m. The current facade is Baroque and the second bell tower was built in the 17/18th century. The Collegiate Church of St. Felix (Basilica of Sant Feliu) construction timeline and style runs somewhat parallel to that of the Cathedral: it was built in stages from the 12th to the 17th, has an architecture that is part Romanesque and part Gothic and a Baroque facade. It is known for its eight Roman and early Christian sarcophagi (3rd / 4th centuries) and the Chapel of St. Narcissus

Access & Transport

The 2 churches are on the north-eastern side of the city's old quarter - you can't miss them. Girona has its own airport (15km south): Girona Costa Brave. It can also be reached easily from Barcelona by train (60-90') or car (Expressway AP-7, 105km) and is located on the train line between France and Barcelona.

Instructions & Recommendations

At the time of this review advanced booking were required and the allotted time is 60mins for the Cathedral and 30mins for the Basilica of Sant Feliu We recommend a full visit of the city which can be done in 4-6h and why not join an evening tapas tour.

Meta review

Reviews for this monument are excellent with visitors highlighting cloisters, the treasury, the stunning stained-glass windows and of course the awe-inspiring volume of the interior. The Cathedral's popularity seems to have been boosted by its appearance in the Game of Throne series. The only recurring criticism we identified is the entry fee (not very high though) which is conceptually problematic for some. According to reviewers, the interior of St Felix is not as impressive as that of the Cathedral next door, but the sarcophagi and the tomb of Narcissus of Girona are worth seeing.

Environmental & Social

The running environmental footprint is low. Part of the city's cultural and architectural heritages

Conclusion

The Cathedral and Basilica form a fantastic duo for tourists and define the city's skyline. Unless you really are not into religious buildings, we feel that it would be a missed opportunity not to discover them when visiting the city. However, if Girona doesn't appeal to you, then there are plenty of other cultural and architectural alternatives in the region.

Key positive

One of the most impressive naves in a Christian church

Very centrally located in the city with an emblematic flight of stairs leading up to it

Key negative

None of the churches have a lot of artistic content

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions. Partially accessible: there is a way around the front stairs (car drop off also possible), but several parts of the churches have a few small steps.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 15

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY12:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY10:00 - 17:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00

SUNDAY12:00 - 17:00

Pricing
minimum 10 people with authorised guide
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€7.5
4
Adult
16 - 64
€7.5
4
Child
7 - 15
€1.5
4
Infant
0 - 6
€0
0
Combined ticket. Includes audio guide for the Cathedral visit Student's price is 5,00 €

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