If you don’t know what to do in Girona and you want to discover this municipality, from COOLTUR Cultural Tourism we recommend you to visit the Church of Sant Nicolau of Girona!
Girona, with its roots dating back to Roman times, captivates visitors with its fascinating architecture and the welcoming atmosphere of the old town. But Girona is not just a catalogue of ancient buildings; it is an experience that can be breathed through its streets framed by colourful houses that are reflected in the waters of the river Onyar. The Peixateries Velles Bridge, with its brightly coloured houses hanging over the water, is an emblematic place that captures the imagination of visitors and serves as a living postcard of the city.
This is Girona, a city that not only offers monuments and historical relics, but invites visitors to delve into its living narrative, to explore its hidden corners and take part in a unique experience.
We invite you to discover Girona, to lose yourself in its streets full of history and to let yourself be captivated by its eternal beauty. Don’t miss the city you’ll fall in love with!
Church of Sant Nicolau of Girona
The church of Sant Nicolau of Girona is a spectacular Romanesque church located in Santa Llúcia Street, in the center of the city of Girona.
The first documented mentions of the church of Sant Nicolau of Girona date back to 1135, when it was built as a funerary chapel of the monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants.
Although it was originally a circular church, the present church of Sant Nicolau of Girona has a single nave with a three-lobed chancel. In the transept of the church there is an octagonal dome. The apses of this church are decorated with friezes of Lombard arches between lesenes. The present door of the church of Sant Nicolau of Girona was opened in 1763.
With the disentailment of Mendizábal in 1835, this church became private property. At first it was used as a leather warehouse, and later it became a saw mill. In 1936, the church of Sant Nicolau of Girona was acquired by the city council of Girona and was restored in 1942 and 1977.
(Cover image: Church of Sant Nicolau of Girona Photo: COOLTUR Cultural Tourism)
How to get to Girona
Girona is a municipality located in the Gironès region. To get to Girona you can use the AP-7, A-2, N-II roads among others.
You can also reach this municipality by public transport. In this case, we recommend that you check the public transport timetables before setting off on your journey!