Girona, Spain

[Brett-EDH]

Girona

Girona, Spain

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One of the most important places in the study of Kabbalah. A city that was besieged 25 times in its history. And a city so rich in history.











Stones over 2,000 years old used to build the church.







The steps to the old Jewish section. The Spanish Inquisition destroyed the Jewish community here and across Spain.



Another access way to the old Jewish community. You can see the iron hook built into the stone wall. There were gates here to keep those out who were trying to kill the Jews of Gerona at some point in time.



A deeper look into the walkway.



$5 to anyone who knows Hebrew and what this says. Play along here. I already know.



Scenic shot of the old town. So much European flavor here. Girona is a beautiful old city.



Maybe this bridge will look artistically familiar to you. Answer follows in a few pics.

 

[Brett-EDH]

The “new” city was built outside the walls of the old fortress city.









The church’s right tower was struck by lightning and never rebuilt.

 

[Joan]

Brett, your pictures and your history lessons are just breathtaking. Thank you soo much for all of it.

 

[Brett-EDH]

Brett, your pictures and your history lessons are just breathtaking. Thank you soo much for all of it.

Glad at least five people here are enjoying them. I have always enjoyed photography. iPhones make it so easy now to grab that special shot or 10.

 

[LMichaels]

I love how scenes in Europe show how the cities have so much street life.

 

[Brett-EDH]

I love how scenes in Europe show how the cities have so much street life.

You’d be amazed how the buildings are still standing after a thousand years, with their walls bowing and bending. A testament to their engineering and build quality.

 

[LMichaels]

You’d be amazed how the buildings are still standing after a thousand years, with their walls bowing and bending. A testament to their engineering and build quality.

Oh, yeah, I know full well. Another wonder to me is seeing how well preserved many places as in Germany were still preserved even after all the "leveling" of WWII.