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The Call

17080 Girona, Spain
34 972 21 67 61
Ranked #4 of 29 attractions in Girona
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Sites
Description: Jewish neighborhood considered the home of the Kabbalah, Judaic mysticism.
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Girona, Catalunya
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Do You like getting lost in the middle of the city? Then, this is the best place in Girona. The narrow streets may take you to places where people from Girona have never been. More

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Girona, Spain
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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The Call is the medieval Jewish quarter of Girona, rediscovered some 30 years ago during urban renewal. Its walls whisper stories from the past, many of them painful--but some of them joyful. Stroll up the covered stair-stepped alleys and imagine life here 500 years ago. Or sit and drink coffee at one of the sidewalk cafes and listen to the... More

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Girona, Spain
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Good exercise too! Keep the camera handy at all times. More

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Mountain View, Arkansas
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444 reviews 444 reviews
Reviews in 148 cities Reviews in 148 cities
134 helpful votes 134 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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It was very interesting walking through the narrow alleys in The Call. It has a fascinating history that I was unaware of until my visit to Girona. More

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Warwick
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Explore the old Jewish quarter with its winding, cobbled streets and interesting shops More

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Vilanova i la Geltru
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Interesting historical site worth a visit and very atmospheric More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

The Call oozes history, untouched over the centuries. Especially when the Flower Festival is on it then becomes magical. More

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manchester
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
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This reall y has stood unchanged for hundreds of years, a visit to the Jewish museum really helps put the flesh back on this historically valuable site, it almost merits a world heritage status More

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New Hyde Park, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

This was our attraction originally . . . mysterious dark and narrow streets, with a fine museum, in midst of old town . . . and only steps away from modern conveniences More

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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Like a maze, with lots and lots of stairs. Brilliant for photography and really well preserved. More

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