Girona
Exploring a city for the first time is an exciting process. For a long time, Girona was just a name on a street sign not far from my holiday destination. Somehow I never managed to make a trip to this city.
As with many Catalan towns, history meets modern city life here. The Catalans socialise in the squares or in one of the many small cafés. There is a familiar atmosphere. Tourists, on the other hand, tend to explore the outskirts of the city with its old buildings and city walls. At the top of the battlements, visitors can expect a memorable panorama of a city that nestles in the middle of the hilly landscape and looks back on a long history.
The Catalans love to celebrate, especially church festivals. The Catholic character of society is clearly noticeable. At the end of October, the city celebrates "Sant Narcis", a holiday in honour of the patron saint of Girona. A fair is held in the city park over several days. Rides and food stalls are lined up between the trees and bushes. One difference is clearly noticeable: the fair is designed for families with small children. The crowds move peacefully through the unusual atmosphere, see friends, stop and take the opportunity to exchange news.
