Girona

Today, my daughter, Britt, and I took a day tour from Barcelona to Girona and then to Figueres to visit the Salvador Dali Museum. Both cities are in the Catalonia area of Spain. Girona is known for its medieval architecture and walls––we did not see the walls. It is also the location used in the Games of Thrones sixth season. Photo: Girona on the River Onyar.

Girona

An old building seen on our walk in Girona covered in Catalan flags and pictures of those who have been imprisoned or exiled for supporting Catalonia independence.

Jewish Quarter

Girona is also known for its old Jewish Quarter.

Cathedral of Girona

The Cathedral of Girona, consecrated in 1038.

Esglesia de Sant Feliu

The Esglesia de Sant Feliu was Girona’s first cathedral, dating back to the early days of Christianity.

Placa de la Independencia

The Placa de la Independencia, where we had lunch.

Placa de la Independencia

In the middle of the square is a monument (1894) commemorating the 1809 defenders of the city of Girona. There is much to see in Girona and you could easily spend two or three days exploring the city. After lunch, it was time to head back to the bus. It had let us off so far from the Old Quarter that we took a taxi back to the bus.

I have put my photos of Girona on a slideshow. Go to http://www.peggysphotos.com/girona/ (Slide Shows, Western Europe, Spain–1, “Girona”).

Salvador Dali Museum

We next drove from Girona to Figueres to visit the Salvador Dali Museum. I ran out of room on my media card and forgot to bring along another one, so my photos of the museum were taken on my iPhone. The museum has the largest collection of works by Salvador Dali but also works by other artists. Dali was born in 1904 and died in 1989 and is buried in a crypt under the museum.

Salvador Dali Museum

I did not get any great photos of the outside of the museum, but here is one of the tower, covered in scaffolding, with giant eggs on its top. Eggs represent life, renewal, continuation, and the future.

Salvador Dali Museum

Close–up of the eggs.

Salvador Dali Museum

Plastic–covered croissants are spaced out on the outside museum’s wall. They look like Buddhas.

Salvador Dali Museum

Statues on a wall inside the museum.

Salvador Dali Museum

“Raining Taxi” in the museum’s lobby of a naked woman standing on an early Cadillac.

Drawings

One of many drawings in the museum.

Paintings

One of many paintings in the museum. This one is called “Figure. Barcelona Mannequin.”

Sculptures

One of many sculptures in the museum.

Sculptures

One of many smaller sculptures in the museum. This one is called “The Space Elephant.” (Britt’s photo)

Jewelry

At the museum, there was a separate display of jewelry.

I put my and Britt’s photos on a slideshow. I didn’t venture up to the second and third floors as there was no elevator to them, only a very winding staircase that looked to me like instant vertigo. With my foot still sore and also being one subject to vertigo, I was afraid that I would freak out at least halfway up the staircase. Maybe I’ll go to the museum another time and be braver. Britt’s photos cover the second and third floors.

I put our photos on a slideshow. Go to http://www.peggysphotos.com/figueres–salvador–dali–museum/ (Slide Shows, Western Europe, Spain–1, “Fugueres: Salvador Dali Museum”).