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Can't decide between Barcelona and Girona? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Barcelona
Barcelona captivates visitors with its unique blend of Catalan culture, stunning Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches, and world-class cuisine. From the whimsical spires of Sagrada Familia to the lively streets of Las Ramblas, this vibrant city offers endless discoveries.
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Girona
Girona is a beautifully preserved medieval city with colorful houses along the Onyar River, a Jewish quarter, and Game of Thrones filming locations. Just 38 minutes from Barcelona by train, it offers Catalan cuisine (including the world's best restaurant), Roman walls, and peaceful charm.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
See how these destinations stack up in key categories
Culture & History
Barcelona offers Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Gothic Quarter
Girona offers Colorful Onyar Houses, Jewish Quarter (El Call), Girona Cathedral
Food & Dining
Barcelona is famous for its local dining scene
Girona is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Barcelona has legendary nightlife
Girona offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
April to June, September to November
April to June, September to October
Weather
Summer: 28°C, Winter: 12°C
Summer: 28°C, Winter: 8°C
Top Attractions in Barcelona
- 1Sagrada Familia
- 2Park Güell
- 3Gothic Quarter
- 4La Boqueria Market
- 5Barceloneta Beach
- 6Casa Batlló
Top Attractions in Girona
- 1Colorful Onyar Houses
- 2Jewish Quarter (El Call)
- 3Girona Cathedral
- 4Arab Baths
- 5Game of Thrones Sites
- 6Rocambolesc Ice Cream
Barcelona is Popular With
Girona is Popular With
Geheimtipps
Entdecken Sie weniger bekannte Attraktionen in jeder Stadt
Geheimtipps in Barcelona
- 1
Bunkers del Carmel
Civil War anti-aircraft bunkers turned into the city's best viewpoint, popular with locals for sunset picnics.
- 2
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
A UNESCO-listed Art Nouveau hospital complex that rivals anything Gaudí built, yet sees a fraction of the visitors.
Geheimtipps in Girona
- 1
Sant Pere de Galligants
A sublime 12th-century Romanesque Benedictine monastery, now part of the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia.
- 2
Passeig Arqueològic & Jardins dels Alemanys
A peaceful, shaded garden walk along a lower section of the medieval walls, behind Sant Feliu Church.
Viertel zum Erkunden
Entdecken Sie die besten Gegenden in jeder Stadt
Top-Gegenden in Barcelona
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)
The ancient heart of Barcelona, a maze of narrow medieval streets, hidden squares, and remnants of Roman walls.
El Born
Barcelona's trendiest neighborhood seamlessly blends medieval architecture with boutique shopping and a thriving cocktail bar scene.
Top-Gegenden in Girona
Barri Vell (Old Town)
The historic heart of Girona, a dense maze of narrow medieval streets, grand stone buildings, and historic monuments perched on a hill.
El Call (Jewish Quarter)
One of Europe's best-preserved medieval Jewish quarters, a captivating labyrinth of shadowy, cobbled alleyways, stone arches, and quiet courtyards.
Budgetvergleich
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Budget in Barcelona
Budget in Girona
Book Activities
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Aktivitäten in Barcelona buchen
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Aktivitäten in Girona buchen
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Getting There
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Günstige Anreise nach Barcelona
Vergleiche Preise für Züge, Busse und Flüge nach Barcelona
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Günstige Anreise nach Girona
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Our Verdict
Both Barcelona and Girona are incredible destinations. Barcelona excels in Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean cuisine, while Girona stands out for colorful river houses and Jewish heritage.
Best destination for:
nightlife
Barcelona
beaches
Barcelona
art lovers
Barcelona
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