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Mare de Déu dels Àngels

Santuario de les Gavarres · diócesis de Girona (Sant Martí Vell)

At the top of the Puig d'Alt, in the massif of the Gavarres, the Mare de Déu dels Ángels sanctuary is one of the most emblematic of the diocese of Girona; to it he went up to paint and pray Salvador Dalí.

Place: Sant Martí Vell, Girona (massís de les Gavarres)
Sanctuary: Santuari de la Mare de Déu dels Àngels (en el Puig d’Alt)
Party: August 2
Nature: emblematic sanctuary of the diocese of Girona

Origin and history

The shrine of the Mare de Déu dels Ángels rises at the top of the Puig d'Alt, in the massif of the Gavarres, as one of the most emblematic Marian shrines of the diocese of Girona, very linked to the city. The place is also famous for its relationship with Salvador Dalí, who here married.

His own party is held on August 2. The sanctuary is a goal of aplecs and pilgrimages and great look at the Empordà. The accessible sources do not collect a canonical coronation.

«Mare de Déu dels Àngels, ruega por nosotros.»

Canonical coronation: not found in the sources.

Sources: References of the shrine of the Ángels (consultation 11-6-2026). Sanctuary in the Puig d'Alt (les Gavarres), emblematic character in the diocese of Girona and festival of 2 August verified. Coronation: not recorded.

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