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Gerona is a short distance from the Mediterranean Sea the Costa Brava in olden times the city was called Gerunda. Located on a hill, the ancient wall stands soaring above the town joining together of the Onyar and Ter rivers. As the provincial capital it has a long and well-known history. It was an Arab town for over three generations and was evident in the Warren of narrow streets in the center. Furthermore, Gerunda city is dominated by the Romanesque bell-tower of the cathedral.
Once in the old quarter you are engulfed in a maze of steep narrow streets the main street in the old town is the arcaded ramble de la Libertat with pavement cafes. With sloping side streets leading up to the cathedral you'll come across all sorts of curious shops from antique arts and crafts shops. It is a large town and there are lots of decent places for good food and drink. The week-long activities during the Fiesta (Mayor de Sant Narcis) on October 29 culminate in a firework display over the old town. On Wednesday and Good Friday evenings during Easter Roman soldiers March through the streets in solemn processions.
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