The Famous Arab Baths in Spain

When choosing an ideal holiday or vacation destination, most people look at the features of the place and also the interesting things that it has to offer. Most people are of course looking for fun activities to engage in during the holidays. Sightseeing is another major aspect of travel or a tour in a chosen destination and therefore the kind of things you get to see will depend on the choice of destination that you have made.

Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. It is a huge country that has an abundance of everything that any kind of visitor could be in search for when going for a holiday. It is divided into regions and within the regions you will find interesting cities, towns and villages all of which will have something in store for those who dare explore or spend some time within them. Among the popular regions of Spain is Catalonia. It has the interesting city of Gerona among others.

The city of Gerona in Catalonia Spain of course has its share of interesting sights and fun activities for the visitors who choose to spend some time in it. The Arab Baths found here are some of the interesting historical features in the city. They attract quite a huge number of tourists who get to the city and they are therefore some of the features you cannot miss out on while here. They date back to 1194 and they imitate greatly the Muslim baths whose style was used in that period. The Romanesque Banys Arabs have however had to go under repairs as a result of damages from the 1283 siege.

This establishment was later to be privately owned during the 15th century a period since which it remained closed. A Capuchin convent later occupied it in 1617 and it served as a laundry, kitchen and pantry. These Arab baths came into the limelight in 19th century after which the property become public around 1929 thus marking the beginning of amazing restoration of the ancient baths. They now remain open to the public and you will find many tourists having a glimpse of the baths which have a great history to tell to all those who care to listen.

You will also find other interesting historical features in Gerona making the time spent here most interesting and enjoyable and eventually making your holiday worthwhile.