Plaça de la Independència

Girona, Spain

A popular gathering point with numerous bars and Casa Marieta.

Places in Plaça de la Independència

Casa Marieta Open since 1892, featuring meals made with recipes that have outlived generations, including baked lamb shoulder and fisherman-style fish stew.
La Tòria Known for its inventive tapas and considered selection of craft beers, with a central location.
Girona jazz club Girona's only jazz club, playing live music most days of the week in an intimate space.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the Old Town and city walls without peak summer crowds.
Getting around: Girona's Old Town, including the city walls and Plaça de la Independència, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Catalan and Spanish. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Girona's food scene continues to draw international attention beyond El Celler de Can Roca, with the region absorbing culinary influences from Iberians, Romans, Arabs and Jews, reflected in a powerful and ongoing connection to food across old-school Catalan dining rooms and lively tapas bars.

Old Town (Barri Vell) — The medieval heart of Girona, home to the city walls and El Cul de Món.
Jewish Quarter (Call Jueu) — One of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe.