It's a busy time for holidays and lots of people in our region will be jetting off from Manchester Airport.
25.06.2023 - 10:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Now that summer is finally here, a trip abroad will be on many people’s minds. There’s nothing quite like getting away from it all and exploring somewhere new, especially when the sun’s shining.
Going away doesn’t have to break the bank either, and there are many destinations you can fly to from Manchester Airport with cheap tickets available. One of these is the Spanish city of Girona - and it’s been described as a “must” for Game of Thrones fans.
The city is located in Northern Catalonia, just over 60 miles north-east of Barcelona and it’s one of the most historical locations in Spain, dating back all the way to the Romans. Skyscanner shows flights to Girona in July starting from £30, with the return tickets starting from £56.
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Rich in beautiful buildings and ancient wonders, travel guide Lonely Planet even described it as a “jewellery box of museums, galleries and gothic churches”. The city even has one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe, an area called El Call, which has narrow cobblestone streets weaving through it.
Visitors can walk along Girona’s medieval walls, which offer incredible views of the city and the surrounding countryside. But one of the highlights of the city is the breathtaking cathedral.
Perched on the top of a hill it dominates the city’s skyline. It was built between the 11th and 18th centuries so features a mixture of architectural styles.
The cathedral has the largest Gothic nave in the world, stretching across 23m. But its the stunning baroque facade and steps which will capture the imagination of Game of Thrones fans.
It featured in series six of the show and served as the exterior for the
It's a busy time for holidays and lots of people in our region will be jetting off from Manchester Airport.
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