Arab baths of Girona

Los Banos Arabes
Spain, Girona
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Arab baths of Girona

Los Banos Arabes
Spain, Girona
The Arab baths were built at the end of the 12th century by order of King Alfonso II the Chaste. The baths are built in a Romanesque style with a clear Arabic influence, which can be seen in some of the decorative elements that are typical of Arab baths. At the end of the 13th century, after the capture of Girona by the French, the building of the Arab baths was destroyed. It has been repeatedly restored and restored. Today it houses a museum where exhibitions of contemporary art are held.

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Traveled 11 years ago
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On Ferran el Catolic Street, there are Arab baths built in the 13th century. By this time, the Moors had already been expelled from Girona, but the Crusaders brought the tradition of public baths to Spain. Arab baths are the only public baths that have survived in Europe since the Middle Ages. Just like in traditional oriental baths, there were baths, steam rooms, relaxation rooms and a cold room, the corner of which was supported by eight columns, and in the center there was a small pool. Residents of Girona came here not so much for water procedures, but for the sake of talking, discussing the latest rumors and sharing the latest news.
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