Street art in Ripoll (Spain): Wilfred the Hairy (Guifré el Pilós) and his wife Guinidilda of Empúries.
The Gegants de Ripoll are part of the rich Catalan tradition of gegants i capgrossos (giants and big-headed figures), often seen in festivals and processions. These towering figures represent historical or legendary characters linked to the town of Ripoll, a place deeply rooted in Catalonia’s medieval history. Some of these giants symbolize figures such as Wilfred the Hairy (Guifré el Pilós) and his wife Guinidilda of Empúries, key figures in the region’s foundation, or characters from the time of the Reconquista.
The presence of Els Gegants in Ripoll’s public spaces—whether in parades, celebrations, or even as subjects of street art—reflects the town’s commitment to preserving its cultural identity.
