Bishop José Cartañà Street - Streets of Braavos, Girona

One of the scenes in the first episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones, in which the protagonist Arya Stark is seen blinded, wandering through the streets of Braavos and begging for alms, was filmed in Girona’s very own Bishop Josep Cartañà Street.

This cobbled street runs along the back of the Cathedral, starting from the arch overlooking Plaça dels Apòstols, where the Episcopal Palace is located, down towards the stairs which lead to Sant Cristòfol street. It is named after the Roman Catholic bishop, Josep Cartañà, whose bishopric left a great mark on Gerona in the 1930s, and who is buried in the Cathedral.

The Game of Thrones scene, which takes place on the steps of this street in front of the gardens, behind the Cathedral, is possibly the most recreated by “Thronies” who follow in the footsteps of their beloved characters in Girona. So don't be surprised if you see many of them sit on the corner of the first step, pretending to beg. You too, after taking a stroll and admiring the architecture, can channel your inner Arya and try something similar, if you so desire, of course.