Ascent of San Domenec - Braavos Market, Girona
La Pujada de Sant Domènec (the Ascent of San Domenec) is a very interesting piece of stonework in the heart of Girona's charming historic district of Barri Vell. The ancient neighborhood was built in the 14th-17th centuries and is home to several attractions including the Renaissance-style Palace of Calemany, the Agullana Palace, and the neoclassical-baroque church of Sant Martí Sacosta which dominates the area from the top of the stairs.
This stepped street is a bit steep, so it's probably not to be attempted by those with a heart condition. However, if you feel fit enough, you should be able to brave it without pain.
One of the favorite tourist locations in Girona, also loved by the locals, is the Le Bistrot restaurant with a terrace, found right beneath the arched span in the middle of the steps. Another lovely spot here, that is usually passed unnoticed, is the Taller de Encolados Ensesa. This shop is well worth checking out too, especially in May, during Girona's “Temps de Flors” annual floral festival.
In recent years, this photogenic passage made several appearances in movies, the first of which was “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” made in 2016. Most notably, however, the Ascent of San Domènec was one of the filming locations for the sixth season of Game of Thrones. There, you can see it when Arya Stark stumbles and rolls down the flight of stairs, overturning several baskets of oranges in the eighth episode.
This stepped street is a bit steep, so it's probably not to be attempted by those with a heart condition. However, if you feel fit enough, you should be able to brave it without pain.
One of the favorite tourist locations in Girona, also loved by the locals, is the Le Bistrot restaurant with a terrace, found right beneath the arched span in the middle of the steps. Another lovely spot here, that is usually passed unnoticed, is the Taller de Encolados Ensesa. This shop is well worth checking out too, especially in May, during Girona's “Temps de Flors” annual floral festival.
In recent years, this photogenic passage made several appearances in movies, the first of which was “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” made in 2016. Most notably, however, the Ascent of San Domènec was one of the filming locations for the sixth season of Game of Thrones. There, you can see it when Arya Stark stumbles and rolls down the flight of stairs, overturning several baskets of oranges in the eighth episode.
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Ascent of San Domenec - Braavos Market on Map
Sight Name: Ascent of San Domenec - Braavos Market
Sight Location: Girona, Spain (See walking tours in Girona)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Girona, Spain (See walking tours in Girona)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Girona, Spain
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Girona Introduction Walking Tour
The beautiful city of Girona is located in the northeastern part of Catalonia, Spain. The area was first settled by ancient Iberians that inhabited the region of the Iberian Peninsula as early as the 6th century B.C. The Romans later occupied the town, where they built a citadel and gave the city its original name of "Gerunda."
Girona is situated at the junction of several rivers. The... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Girona is situated at the junction of several rivers. The... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Game of Thrones Film Sites in Girona
Game of Thrones is one of the biggest and most expensive shows in the history of television made to date. Over the course of eight years of its production, from 2011 to 2019, this fantasy behemoth exploited several locations throughout Europe including the pretty medieval city of Girona, chosen for its well-preserved historic heritage.
Some of the Game of Thrones locations in Girona doubled as... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Some of the Game of Thrones locations in Girona doubled as... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles