SPOILER ALERT: This page references plot lines from GoT Season 6.
I’m not such a Game of Thrones nut that I’d travel the globe looking for filming locations, but the cinematography is so outstanding that I couldn’t drive past the town without getting off the highway. As it turned out, Girona made for a fantastic evening.
#1: Girona Cathedral
This is a spectacular sight, especially if you’re a GoT fan. Climb the very stairs that Jamie Lannister rode his horse up, to the spot where Margaery prepares for her Walk of Atonement, and the building that collapsed in a great green explosion. There is no ocean view… for that, you need a top-notch CGI department.
#2: Plaza del Jurats
What better place to stage a play than on a stage used for plays? This is where Arya sees the satire of her family and dramatized murder of Joffrey.
#3: Dry Creek Bed
The water and the giant statue are clearly CGI, but this asymmetrical stone arch bridge is unmistakeable.
S06E07: Arya gets stabbed by the Waif
#4: Sant Pere de Galligants
This landmark was closed when we arrived, but the surrounding gardens afforded us nice views of the architecture. The interior of this building was used, but obviously the exterior looks nothing like what’s shown onscreen.
S06E10: Sam arrives at the Citadel
#5: Arabic Baths
What a fabulous gem nested in this town. Arya only skirted through here for a moment, but it’s worth lingering. Don’t expect to see naked guys getting steamed… unless, you know… you travel with some eclectic friends.
S06E08: Arya Stark kills the Waif
#6: Carrer Sant Llorenc
While we’re on the topic of Arya being chased through the streets of Braavos by a murderous waif…
#7: Pujada de Sant Domenec & Església de Sant Martí Sacosta
Arya leapt from a nearby wall and then tumbled down these stairs knocking over fruit baskets along the way. We got there late, but the Barcelona Film Commission website has some daytime pics & info.
Other Views of Girona
Besides the spots famed for GoT screen-time, Girona is filled with fun nooks and crannies to explore.
The original town of Girona was surrounded by defensive walls and towers, many of which can still be climbed today for stunning views of the city.
