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.

#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.

#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.

#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.