Girona

City in Catalonia, Spain

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Girona is the capital city of the province of Girona in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain, at the confluence of the Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Güell rivers. The city had an official population of 103,369 in 2020 but, the population of the Girona–Salt urban area is estimated to be about 156,400 (2020). Girona is also capital of the comarca of the Gironès and the vegueria of Girona. Since much of the old quarter of this ancient city has been preserved, Girona is a popular destination for tourists. It has also been used as a filming location for various productions, including Game of Thrones. The city is located 99 km (62 mi) northeast of Barcelona.

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Uruguay defender Bueno to have Wolves medical Uruguay defender Santiago Bueno is set to travel to England for a medical with Wolves this evening ahead of an £8.5m switch from Girona. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2023
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La Liga: Girona v Real Madrid Follow live text coverage as Real Madrid travel to Girona in La Liga, BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2023
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