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Museu Arqueologic de Sant Pere de Galligans
Address: Pla de Santa Llúcia, Girona.
Telephone: 972 202 632
The Museum of Archaeology of Girona . An excellent collection of archaeological finds from various digs throughout Girona . Of particular interest are items from Greek and Roman periods and a unique collection of Hebrew tombstones. The museum is housed in the old Sant Pere de Galligants monastery.
Museu d'Art
Address: Pujada de la catedral, No. 12, Girona.
Telephone: 972 203 834
The Museum of Art features an extensive collection of medieval and modern artworks from around the province of Girona . Among the more prominent items on display are holy relics of Saint Pere de Roda, the Beam of Cruilles, the altarpiece of Saint Michael of Cruilles, and various goldsmith works from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Museu Capitular de la Catedral
Address: Pla Catedral, Girona.
Telephone: 972 214 426
The religious counterpart of the Museum of Art. The Museu Capitular features excellent specimens of medieval religious artworks, such as the manuscript of the Beatus of Girona dating back to 975 AD and the Tapestry of the Creation from the 12 th century. Other highlights of the exhibits include fine examples of Muslim goldsmithing work and from various workshops of Girona from the 14 th and 15 th centuries. There is also a gallery of Catalan paintings from the Renaissance.
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Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat
Address: C/ La For No. 27, Girona.
Telephone: 972 222 229
The Museum of History is housed in the Vell Institute, an old convent dedicated to Saint Anthony. On display are relics from the first settlements in the locales of Girona , such as primitive tools and implements.
Museu del Cinema
Address: Carrer S No. 1, Girona.
Telephone: 972 412 777
A private collection owned by Tomas Mallol. This is the only museum in the country that is entirely devoted to the origins, history, and on-going development of cinema. The Museu del Cinema is definitely one of the best collections of cinema-related devices and images of the last 500 years in Europe.
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