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The <\/span>province of Girona<\/span><\/b> captivates with its blend of history, natural landscapes and unknown corners waiting to be discovered. Its capital, <\/span>Girona<\/span><\/b>, is a labyrinth of cobblestone streets, charming squares and medieval remnants that transport you to another era; and the province of Girona, as a whole, offers a wide variety of landscapes and secrets that continue to surprise even the most curious travelers. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In a previous article, we explored the<\/span> secret places <\/span><\/b>of the province of <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/a>, discovering magical corners far from mass tourism. Now, we delve into the province of Girona, where nature and history intertwine to reveal unique and mysterious spaces. On this occasion, we will talk about hidden enclaves of <\/span>Girona <\/span><\/b>capital; the <\/span>Forest of Sculptures<\/span><\/b> in <\/span>Celr\u00e0<\/span><\/b>; and the abandoned village of <\/span>Sidill\u00e0<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dare to discover the most hidden corners of the province of Girona! With <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, you can reach your <\/span>favorite destination<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Girona <\/span><\/b>is a city that exudes history in every street, but beyond the most photographed monuments, it conceals little-known secrets that go unnoticed by many visitors.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the heart of the old town of Girona is the <\/span>Pla\u00e7a dels Ra\u00efms<\/span><\/b>, which holds the title of the <\/span>smallest square in Europe<\/span><\/b>, and possibly\u00a0in the world. This tiny hidden corner, surrounded by old buildings, barely leaves room for passers-by to stop and contemplate. <\/span><\/p>\n Despite its small size, it has a rich history spanning <\/span>over 800 years<\/span><\/b>, when it was originally known as <\/span>Pla\u00e7a de la Palla<\/span><\/b>. Its current name is due to the fact that, in the past, it housed a small wine market.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most curious details of this <\/span>square<\/span><\/a>, barely <\/span>24-square-meter<\/span><\/b>, is its \u201c<\/span>great spy eye<\/span><\/b>\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n It is believed that this peephole allowed fathers and mothers to discreetly watch their children while they attended the <\/span>Conservatory of Music<\/span><\/b>, which was located right in front of this fa\u00e7ade. Although its exact function remains a mystery, this theory has endured over time. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LUGARES-SECRETOS-GIRONA-2.png” alt=”Secret places in the province of Girona” title_text=”Secret places in the province of Girona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Under the streets of Girona, one of the most striking testimonies of the <\/span>Spanish Civil War<\/span><\/b> is hidden: an <\/span>air raid shelter <\/span><\/b>that served to protect the population from bombing. Built in 1938, under the <\/span>Kindergarten<\/span><\/b>, this <\/span>shelter<\/span><\/a> has two different entrances and <\/span>electric light<\/span><\/b> and has a capacity to accommodate about seven hundred people.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, so you can get to the city of <\/span>Girona<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hidden in the heart of Girona’s <\/span>Barri Vell <\/span><\/b>(Old Quarter)<\/span>, the <\/span>Jard\u00ed de l’\u00c0ngel<\/span><\/b> is a haven of peace and mysticism that invites reflection and rest. This green space, once an orchard with terraces where <\/span>Republican intellectuals <\/span><\/b>met to talk, was transformed in 1998 by the poet and activist <\/span>Josep Tarr\u00e9s<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/LUGARES-SECRETOS-GIRONA.png” alt=”Els 4 Gats, Monk, Somnia, Diagon Alley and Orient Express” title_text=”LUGARES SECRETOS GIRONA” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n On crossing the <\/span><\/span>wrought-<\/span>iron<\/span> gate<\/span><\/span><\/strong> that leads to the garden, the visitor is greeted by a sculpture of an <\/span><\/span>angel<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, from the cemetery of Girona, which presides over the en<\/span>tra<\/span>nce and offers a sense of protection and welcome. Inside, the presence of an archangel, <\/span><\/span>Metatron<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, stands out. According to <\/span><\/span>Jewish mythology<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, Metatron is considered the most powerful archangel and the first being created by God.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants <\/span><\/b>is one of the jewels of Romanesque architecture in Catalonia. Dating back to the 10th century, much of the structure we see today was built in the\u00a012th century. The <\/span>monastery<\/span><\/a> was an important religious and cultural center during the Middle Ages, closely linked to the city of Girona and the monastic life of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n Today, the main surviving structures are its cloister, featuring a rectangular layout with a central courtyard; and the <\/span>Church of Sant Nicolau<\/span><\/b>, with a basilica-style floor plan, a large semicircular apse and a spectacular rose window on its facade. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Deep in the forests of <\/span>Celr\u00e0<\/span><\/b>, hides a corner where art and nature merge in a surprising way. It is the <\/span>Forest of Joan Carol\u00e0’s Sculptures<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The sculptures, made of stone, iron and other materials, seem to sprout from the ground and merge with the landscape. Many of them represent human figures, enigmatic faces and abstract forms that invite interpretation and amazement.<\/span><\/p>\n Less than an hour from Girona, hidden among the forests of Les Gavarres, the abandoned <\/span>pre-Romanesque village of Sidill\u00e0<\/span><\/b> is an almost unknown historical vestige that transports visitors to remote times. What little remains of this ancient settlement are the ruins of the <\/span>Church of Sant Rom\u00e0 de Sidill\u00e0<\/span><\/b>, a pre-Romanesque temple that has withstood the passage of time.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The province of Girona <\/span>hides <\/span>surprising corners <\/span><\/b>that go beyond its best-known landscapes. Exploring these secret treasures is an opportunity to discover the history, nature and culture of <\/span>Girona <\/span><\/b>from a different perspective, immersing yourself in the magic of the unexpected. Do you dare to get lost in the most unknown side of Girona?\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, you can get to <\/span>Girona <\/span><\/b>and <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The province of Girona captivates with its blend of history, natural landscapes and unknown corners waiting to be discovered. Its capital, Girona, is a labyrinth of cobblestone streets, charming squares and medieval remnants that transport you to another era; and the province of Girona, as a whole, offers a wide variety of landscapes and secrets […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20138,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[38,42,29,41],"tags":[46,69,135,45,44,43,125,139],"class_list":["post-20128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-costa-brava-2","category-spanish-culture","category-travel","category-travel-tips","tag-airports","tag-holidays","tag-private-transfer-2","tag-shuttle","tag-transfer","tag-travel","tag-vacances-2","tag-winter"],"yoast_head":"\nThe hidden corners of Girona that you may not have known about \u00a0<\/h2>\n
The smallest square in Europe: Pla\u00e7a dels Ra\u00efms and its great spy eye<\/h3>\n
Civil War bomb shelter: a subway vestige of the past<\/h3>\n
Jard\u00ed de l’\u00c0ngel: a hidden oasis in Girona<\/h3>\n
The Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants\u00a0<\/h3>\n
The Forest of Joan Carol\u00e0’s Sculptures, 30 minutes from Girona \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Sidill\u00e0: a forgotten pre-Romanesque treasure \u00a0<\/h2>\n