Girona’s 7 museums: Experience fascinating Catalan culture in Girona, Catalonia
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.
The city and province of Girona, in the northeast corner of Catalonia, offers much of the culture of Barcelona and arguably more besides.
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.
Testament to the city’s 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’s rich and diverse history and culture.
Museum of Cinema
The Museum of Cinema exhibits the pre-cinema work of Tomas Mallol up until the present day.
Girona History Museum
Girona History Museum maps Girona’s unique history which began when the Romans founded the city in the 1st century BC through to the return of democracy.
Casa Maso
Casa Maso is one of the famed 20th century Catalan architect Rafael Maso’s 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.
Art Museum
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.
Cathedral Treasury Museum
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 century.
Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
From prehistoric times until the Middle Ages, the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia is home to many fascinating archaeological finds of the area.
Museum of Jewish History
The Museum of Jewish History’s objective is to promote “cultural activities related to the city of Girona, the Girona region of Catalonia and the cultural contributions of the Jewish community throughout its history”. 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.