Travel Spain: Girona and the Dali Triangle
Girona and the "Dali Triangle" are destinations known to the
lucky few who travel Spain. This area in Catalonia is one of the
undiscovered gems of Spain. Girona is about 100 km from
Barcelona, but no one who chooses to travel Spain should miss
this lovely area. Easily accessible by train, bus or even
automobile from Barcelona, this destination recalls some of
spain's most interesting history and one of its greatest
artistic minds.
Girona is an beautiful, quaint town with an long history. The
town was inhabited by Romans, Jews and Moors at different times
in Spain's history, and traces of each group can be seen in this
lovely city. The local dialect is Catalan, not Spanish, but the
language of the lovely sights will speak to all visitors.
The Old Quarter is the center of the town's historic district,
filled with medieval arches and dark, winding passageways that
recall a different era. Filled with churches, lovely old houses
and cobblestone drives, this picturesque section of town has
homes dating from the middle ages and several lovely cathedrals.
The old Jewish neighborhood, called El Call is particularly
interesting to explore. An old roman tower and the Jewish
History Museum are of interest to many, as is the town's art
museum featuring over 1000 years of artworks.
A promenade similar to the one in Barcelona, "La Rambla" will
bring to mind a simpler time. This lovely street with
overhanging trees, shops, little cafes and great restaurants has
changed a little since medieval times, but it's charm hasn't
lessened.
Nearby, visitors can explore "Dali's Triangle," a region just
north of Girona and continuing to several destinations important
in the life of this controversial artist. In Figueres, visitors
can tour the third most visited museum, the Dali designed
Museum-Theater. Fancifully designed by the artist himself, this
building features large white eggs on the roof, a bright red
color and loaves of bread made of glazed ceramics on the outside
walls. Inside, visitors can view several of Dali's most famous
works, including "Rainy Taxi." Dali is buried on site.
In the fishing village of Port Lligat visitors can view Dali's
home. In this isolated hamlet, Dali built several homes together
for himself and his wife, Gala. Some of the original d