Plaça del Vi, Medieval square in central Girona, Spain.
Plaça del Vi is a rectangular plaza in central Girona's old town with arcaded galleries topped by rounded Gothic arches. The surrounding buildings display wrought iron balconies and period details that reflect centuries of development and inhabitation.
The square was already known as Plaça del Vi in 1584, but in 1343 it was called Plaça de les Albergueries. From the 15th century it was a residential area for noble families. Among its buildings are the town hall, Casa Carles, the former Palau de la Generalitat (16th–17th centuries) and Casa Barceló, restored in 1929.
The square has long served as a gathering place where locals conduct daily business and linger in the arcaded cafes. The Gothic columns and arches create natural shelter where people naturally pause and socialize beneath the old stone.
The square lies at the junction of the old roads to Barcelona and Sant Feliu de Guíxols, so it works as a landmark when orienting yourself in the old town. The arcaded porches run along two sides of the rectangular square, giving shelter and framing the surrounding buildings.
One of the restaurants facing the square maintains a notable wine collection of more than 400 selections sourced from distant regions including Georgia, Croatia, and Armenia alongside Catalan wines. This global inventory reflects how the square's historic wine trading legacy continues to influence its character.
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