The late afternoon sun turns the buildings of Girona, Spain, into a palette of pastels. Michael J. Bailey/Globe staff GIRONA, Spain — The bells from the famed Cathedral of St. Mary toll seven times.

Girona, Spain, is watched from above by its Catholic cathedral. The city lent its visuals to many scenes in “Game of Thrones’” Season 6. (Alamy Stock Photo) By Mary McNamara Culture Critic .

Girona Cathedral. Plaça de la Catedral, s/n, Girona. 011-34-972-42-71 -89. ... In the past five years, Girona, Spain, has become a hot destination for recreational cyclists.