Girona town hall

Girona Town Hall stands on Plaça del Vi, one of the most important squares in the old town, and has served as the seat of the city's municipal government for centuries.

What will you see?

The building reflects layers of construction added over several centuries. Its oldest parts date back to the medieval period, still visible in the lower sections of the walls and the arcaded ground floor. Later work, carried out from the 16th century onward, brought in features typical of Catalan Gothic and Renaissance architecture: an arched portico facing the square and decorative stonework on the façade. The current front of the building largely reflects renovations from the 20th century, giving the whole an eclectic character — different architectural periods sit side by side rather than forming a single uniform style.

The town hall shares its square with two other notable buildings. The Palau del General, a Gothic-Renaissance structure, housed the Catalan administration of Girona during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Municipal Theatre, built in the 19th century, is considered one of the most interesting theatres in Catalonia. Plaça del Vi itself, lined with arcades, has been a hub for trade, religious life and civic administration for centuries — today it sits right along the natural route through the old town toward the cathedral and the Jewish Quarter.

The town hall is a working municipal office rather than a museum, so visits are mostly limited to viewing the façade and portico from outside. Interiors occasionally open during events aimed at residents and visitors.

How to get there?

Plaça del Vi sits in the heart of the old town, on the western side of the Onyar river, a short walk from the bridges connecting the historic quarter with the newer parts of Girona. Walking is by far the easiest way to reach it — it's a natural stop along the route through the old town toward the cathedral, the city walls and the Jewish Quarter. Girona has good train connections with Barcelona, with fast services taking around 40 minutes, and the old town is only a short walk from the city's train station.

When to visit?

Plaça del Vi and its town hall are at their most photogenic during spring's Temps de Flors (Time of Flowers) festival, when the old town's courtyards and façades, including those around the square, are dressed in thousands of flower installations. It's one of the highlights of Girona's yearly calendar, drawing large crowds of both locals and visitors. Another key date is the autumn Sant Narcís festival, the city's patron saint celebration, marked by fairs, concerts and open-air events spread across the old town, including the area around Plaça del Vi.

Outside these dates, the square and town hall are worth visiting year-round — it's a place that keeps its own rhythm regardless of season, with cafés and restaurants setting up tables under the arcades.

Frequently asked questions

Can you go inside Girona Town Hall? The building is an active municipal office, so interior visits aren't generally available. Visitors mainly view the façade, the portico and the square from outside.

Is there an entrance fee? Viewing the exterior is free — Plaça del Vi is a public city square, open to everyone at any time.

How much time should you set aside? Seeing the square and the town hall's façade takes 10–15 minutes, but it's worth combining with a longer walk through the old town linking Plaça del Vi to the nearby cathedral and Jewish Quarter.

Are there other attractions nearby? Yes — the Palau del General and the Municipal Theatre sit on the same square, and a few minutes' walk brings you to Girona's cathedral, the city walls and the Pont de les Peixateries Velles bridge.