Cul de la Lleona

This limestone medieval figure depicts a lioness mounted on a column at the base of Sant Feliu Church staircase in Girona.

The original sculpture from the 12th century suffered damage in the late 1800s and now resides in room 5 of the Girona Art Museum.

Local tradition requires visitors to climb stairs and kiss the rear of the lioness statue to become an official resident of Girona.

A new metal staircase with handrails allows visitors to safely reach the statue, following previous accidents and temporary closures.

The current sculpture represents the second replica created in 1995, replacing an earlier 1986 version to maintain the centuries-old tradition.

Location: Girona

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Accessibility: Acceso limitado en silla de ruedas

Address: Plaça de Sant Feliu 17004 Girona 17004 Girona

GPS coordinates: 41.98792,2.82414

Latest update: May 16, 2025 19:24