Girona Cathedral

Girona Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Mary) dominates the historic centre of Girona in Catalonia, Spain. Its building phases span Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods and it is especially noted for its very wide Gothic nave.

The cathedral’s interior displays a broad Gothic nave, a Romanesque cloister and a cathedral museum that preserves liturgical objects and medieval textiles. Visitors commonly climb the steps around the building and the bell tower area for panoramic views over the Onyar River and the medieval streets of Girona.

Architectural contrasts are visible across the complex, with Romanesque elements adjoining the later Gothic nave and a Baroque façade added in subsequent centuries.

Construction and modification took place over many centuries, beginning in the medieval period with Romanesque foundations and continuing through major Gothic building campaigns; later decorative work introduced Baroque elements. The layering of styles reflects the cathedral’s long civic and religious role in Girona.

The cathedral sits in Girona’s old quarter above the Onyar River, within walking distance of the city’s main squares and historic bridges.

• Nave width: The cathedral is famous for having one of the widest Gothic nave interiors in Europe, a notable architectural feature often cited by visitors.

What to See #

• Gothic nave: The cathedral's vast Gothic nave is noted for its exceptional width, creating an unusually broad interior space for a Gothic church.
• Cloister, bell tower and cathedral museum: The cloister and bell tower provide elevated views over Girona's old town and the Onyar River, and the cathedral museum houses important liturgical objects and medieval textiles.