The monastery of Sant Daniel was established in the 11th century by Ramon Borrell (972-1017) and Ermessenda de Carcasona (c975-1058), Counts of Barcelona, Girona and Osona. The Romanesque church is the oldest building of the complex, built after its foundation. The cloister, also Romanesque, dates from the end of the 12th century.
The Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligan, founded in the 12th century, is one of the most important monastic complexes in Girona. It currently serves as the headquarters of the Girona branch of the Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia.
Girona has had a cathedral since the 6th century, the bishops of Girona even had similar importance to that of Toledo and Seville. During the Muslim occupation between the years 715 and 785, the cathedral was transformed into a mosque. The construction of the current cathedral began in the 11th century but continued until the 13th century, explaining the mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
The Collegiate Church of Saint Felix was built in the early Middle Ages around the burial place of the martyr Feliu the African. It served as Girona's main church until the completion of Girona Cathedral between the 11th and 13th centuries. The history of Sant Feliu is difficult to trace, as it is often confused with that of the Cathedral.
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