A City with Soul the MANRESA of SAINT IGNATIUS

THE MANRESA OF SAINT IGNATIUS A guide to discover the city of Saint Ignatius

MANRESA Cor de Catalunya A city with soul 2 Key to services Parks and nature trails visits Outdoor Tourist attractions with guided tours Tourist attractions without services Tourist attractions with services Accessibility Access with public transport Contact Opening hours Entrance fees Tourist Information Map Other important sites ofthe Ignatian legacy The 22Ignatian sites The Ignatian legacy inManresa (16th-21st centuries) (16th century) The Manresa which welcomed Ignatius A guide to discover the city ofSaint Ignatius The city ofSaint Ignatius Index height ofits Gothic splendour. Ignatius experienced was one atthe of Loyola’s stay inthe city. The city that Manresa is one ofthe legacies ofIgnatius of the Cave, atthe southern entrance of The monumental Baroque façade

Genís Saez Saint Ignatius The city of seclusion ofhis new spiritual life. dedicate himself to the solitude and many places inManresa where he could ill during his penitence. Ignatius found and looked after himwhen he became Various Manresan families took himin influential work: the Spiritual Exercises. would bekey in the writing ofhis most a series ofmystical experiences that according to his own words, he had and stayed over inManresa where, He passed through Montserrat his hometown, Loyola, to Jerusalem. known, undertook apilgrimage from and contemplation, Íñigo, as he was and military lifeto engage inmeditation Reform. After abandoning his political Church would bring about Protestant and Christians; the crisis affecting the was apoint ofconflict between Muslims around the world; the Mediterranean the first time someone had travelled It was atime ofgreat changes: for who would end upbeing universal. influenced the trajectory ofaperson of Manresa. Inthis way the city Ignatius ofLoyola settled inthe city During eleven months (1522-1523) 3 4 by Joan Grau inside the Cave. Detail ofthe alabaster altarpiece

Toni Galera another interesting option. of interest inlocal wine and foodtasting is following the Ignatian Way. The recent revival to the public from Montserrat to Manresa values; and the Pilgrims’ Trail, awalk open concerning the cities ofthe future and Ignatian Forum, aprogramme ofIgnatian conferences music, “The Sounds ofthe Path”; Manresa 2022 Centre; the series ofconcerts ofcontemplative Saint Ignatius festivities inJuly inthe Historical Some consist them of celebration the of of have been organised throughout the year. Manresa, several cultural and festive events 500th anniversary ofthe pilgrim’s visit to which specialises inBaroque art. To mark the Museum (the former College ofSaint Ignatius), the sanctuary ofthe Cave and the Regional which was influenced by the saint, namely we can experience the city ofmodern times the city where Ignatius lived. On the other hand, Manresa 1522 Exhibition: allthese form partof Interpretation Centre ofBalç Street and the got to know, with the Basilica ofla Seu, the that medieval and Gothic city which Ignatius move between two eras. On the one hand, of Ignatius ofLoyola through Manresa, we is present worldwide. Following inthe footsteps programmes linked to this religious order, which name many oftheir facilities, buildings and adopted terms the Manresa and Cardener recognised by the Society ofJesus, who have of the thoughts and deeds ofIgnatius has been The key role that the city took inthe confection Saint Ignatius to this very day. which maintain aclose relationship with series exceptional of places, unique and presence ofpilgrims. Itcomprises a following centuries, influenced by the and the growth of the city during the the Manresa where he lived (in 1522) Ignatius, but itwillalso let you discover allow you to follow inthe footsteps of The visit to the 22 sites willnot only to to

Genís Saez Ignatius the Manresa ofSaint A guide to discover various benefits and discounts in the city. receive acertificate that allows them to enjoy Once the passport has been filled in, the owner will sites ofthe Manresa of Saint Ignatius. be completed with the stamps from the five essential Ignatius. The guide also includes apassport which can information about the site and its linkwith Saint signs indicating where you should go and giving on practical questions. During the visit you willfind are available. Ineach case, basic information is given Ignatian objects and the different activities which especially worth visiting due to their displays of of the 22Ignatian sites. Amongst these, five are Baroque Manresa and brief descriptions ofeach It comprises anintroduction to the Gothic and the Ignatian Manresa following different itineraries. This guide willhelp you to discover the landmarks of The Small Cave, astunning example ofanIgnatian site.

The baroque façade ofthe Cave. Jordi Play The antechamber, sanctuary ofthe Cave. Jordi Play Saint Ignatius’ bowl. Toni Galera 5 6 of Ignatius: the Tort Cross. One ofthe sites dedicated to the worship

Jordi Play Basilica of Santa Maria de la Seu. buildings, the most remarkable was the hermitages and churches. Of all the religious to the important number ofconvents, chapels scattered everywhere, inaddition visible through niches, crosses and small popular expressions and religious beliefs, At the same time, these streets were full of irregular, dark and poorly ventilated streets. The town planning comprised aseries of and Cistercians. Carmelites, Dominicans, Poor Clare Sisters In the city, there were various religious orders: earlier to bring water from the River Llobregat. Sèquia canal, which had been built 150 years agriculture, with fields irrigated by the 26-km of both its craftsmen, as well as its thriving most important cities of Catalonia, because Manresa, however, remained one ofthe the country. a deep demographic and economic crisis in fifteenth century Civil War which had caused Black Death, cycles ofpoor harvests and the recovering from the combined effects of the its medieval splendour. The city was just At that time, Manresa had left behind would become known as Íñigues. taken inby agroup ofdevout women who his trip. He stayed inManresa, where he was Various circumstances made himpostpone he received his first spiritual enlightenment. Barcelona, he stopped inMontserrat, where a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. On the way to result ofaspiritual crisis, he decided to go on Country and the French Basque Country. As a between the armies from the Spanish Basque was wounded inthe battle ofPamplona (Guipúscoa) in1491. Aroyal messenger, he family, was born inthe small town ofAzpeitia Íñigo López ofLoyola, son ofanoble Basque (16th century) Ignatius which welcomed The Manresa

Jordi Play only wore asimple tunic. man inthe sack-cloth because he he was popularly known as the appearance to such apoint, that Ignatius had neglected his and led himto write the Spiritual Exercises . contributed to transform his whole being mystic the experience and episodes had, he his pilgrimage throughout the city. This and feeding the poor, apartfrom continuing He spent his time taking care ofthe sick cloth because he only wore asimple tunic. popularly known as the man inthe sack- appearance to such apoint that he was little and fasted alot. He had neglected his mainly inthe Santa Lucia Hospital. He ate Ignatius lived as apoor pilgrim, staying revelation known as the riverthe Cardener where his divine had he autobiography ofthe saint, itwas next to witnesses ofthe time. According to the mysteries and revelations, as related by In some ofthese places, he experienced Alfonso ofAgurreta, prior ofSaint Paul. Blessed Maria ofSaint Dominic; and probably also coincided with the popular friar from the Preachers convent where he la Seu; Galceran Perelló, the Dominican Joan Botocavi, canon ofthe Basilica of spiritual counselling from different people: for Ignatius. The future saint received Many ofthese sites were areas ofprayer Great Illumination .

The Old Bridge with the Basilica inthe background. The Well ofthe Hen. Ferran Faja Views ofMontserrat from Manresa. 7 8 on Manresa. their creations which have left their mark have found inspiration inSaint Ignatius for including Joseph Beuys and Fernando Prats and who stay for periods ofmeditation, training It welcomes visitors from around the world international centre ofIgnatian spirituality. Currently, the Cave has become an influence and power. underwent anumber ofexpulsions due to its figures, afact that meant that the order conditioned by different social and political Regional Museum). The Jesuit presence was Saint Ignatius College (which is now the period: the Cave and the aforementioned two emblematic buildings ofthe Baroque theyand promoted had construction the of permanent residence inManresa since 1602 of the Jesuits. The Jesuits had had their the City Council to bring about the founding The increase inthe number ofpilgrims led such as the legend ofthe Well ofthe Hen. Some ofthese were the product offolklore, and mysteries associated with the saint. direct or indirect, recounted anecdotes, facts concluded in1622, many witnesses, both During the process ofcanonisation which worshipped. he had visited as aPilgrim started to be of the Jesuits inManresa, the places that Once his work had culminated with founding had helped himduring his stay in Catalonia. correspondence with various people who Over the years, Ignatius maintained (16th-21st centuries) legacy inManresa The Ignatian spiritual exercises. Several artists

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Details ofthe Baroque façade of the Cave. Jordi Play Stained windows dating from 1909 from the H.J. Maumejean workshop inBarcelona. Toni Galera The cross inmemory ofBeuys shows the impact ofSaint Ignatius on contemporary artists. Jordi Play Balç Street: handcrafted urbannetwork born from medieval splendour. Òscar Rodbag 9 10 22 Ignatian sites its founder took shape and flourished. considered place to the where be ideas of the the members of the Society ofJesus as itis evident artistic value, itis clearly asymbol for of Catalan Baroque art.Inaddition to its example ofJesuit architecture and especially The whole set ofbuildings represents agood area, the antechamber and the Small Cave. into four areas: the church, the reception modern times, the sanctuary is now divided permanently. After the refurbishment of to the Jesuit community who live there between 2012 and 2014 and itis now home Joan Martorell. The building was renovated originally dates from 1894 and is the work of (formerly the Retreat House). The latter International Centre ofIgnatian Spirituality the Sanctuary ofthe Cave and the by the name ofthe Cave, and itcomprises buildings. Nowadays the complex is known more important with the addition ofnew four centuries, the site became more and of visitors grew and during more than was built in 1603. Gradually, the number with adoor. Subsequently, asmall chapel placed across inside and closed the cave began to worship inthis place. At first, they At the end ofthe sixteenth century, pilgrims write the Spiritual Exercises there. in and according to tradition, started to century. Ignatius chose one ofthem to pray inhabited by hermits during the sixteenth of the wind and rain. These caves were natural caves dug into the rock by the power The river Cardener is characterised by its

1 The Sanctuary The ofthe Cave the work ofJoan Grau and Francesc Grau. It dates from the seventeenth century and is part with musical angels and elliptical oculi. representing fauna and flora) and anupper an entablature atthe top with figures pillars and voussoired windows (including a simple basement; acentral partwith Ionic sanctuary. Its structure comprises three levels: Cave, the antechamber and the church space. Itconsists ofthree sectors, the Small it was conceived as away to close anempty An impressive example ofBaroque theatricality, The Baroque lateral façade External view ofthe Cave symbolises divine enlightenment. columns. Above the statue, the Rosette oval Spiritual Exercises book framed by Corinthian sculpture ofthe saint holding apen and the the centre, aniche can befound with the in the form ofaBaroque altarpiece. At movement its elements its of decoration and Catalan baroque architecture thanks to the It is anexceptional example ofJesuit and The Churchfaçade

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Ferran Faja The inside ofthe Cave glass windows and the mosaics ofthe pseudo the iconography ofthe walls: the stained of buildings. This idea is conveyed through the most spiritual place ofthe whole collection it is the space that prepares us to enter into of decoration reflects a communicativefunction: for the floor, the walls and the ceiling. This choice with acertain eclecticism and varied decoration who directed the modernist style refurbishment and 1919 by the Jesuit painter, Martín Coronas, the Small Cave. Itwas decorated between 1906 of the church, itbecame the entrance hall to dedicated to worship, but with the construction Until the nineteenth century, this place was The Antechamber from the lifeofIgnatius inManresa. by Josep Sunyer (1720) showing episodes see the nine medallions with alabaster relief rock walls ofthe Small Cave. We can also banister from 1900 covering most ofthe accessed until 1900, and the marble through which the Small Cave could be We can find the door dating back to 1625, The Reception Area Francis Xavier on each side can beseen. the Holy Trinity with the saints Ignatius and image ofthe Virgin Mary and above this, be found. The main altar is presided by an the sculptures ofthe Society ofJesus can the community underwent. On the sides, century, because ofthe expulsions which was not finished until the mid-nineteenth platform with alattice. The decoration lateral chapels, connected by anupper by asingle nave with interconnecting Built between 1750 and 1763, itis formed The Church

Toni Galera The Sanctuary ofthe Cave ofSaint Ignatius river dates from the eighteenth century. Manresa. The stucco found on the side ofthe Ignatius writing the Spiritual Exercises in altarpiece made by Joan Grau, showing Saint century, itwas decorated with analabaster erosion River the of Cardener. seventeenth the In It consists ofacave which was formed by the It is the heart ofSaint Ignatius’ legacy. TheSmall Cave former profession ofIgnatius. weapons found on the floor bear witness to the the saint whereas the family coat ofarms and medallions explaining episodes from the lifeof windows; between the windows there are six www.covamanresa.cat 938751579 ·[email protected] Contact us for admission prices. Guided tours available. concerning opening times On other holidays, please contact us more for details Sundays: from 10 amto 12 pm and from 4pm to 7pm from 10 amto 1pm and from 4pm to 7pm From March to September: from Monday to Saturday: Sundays: from 10 amto 12 pm and from 3pm to 6pm from 10 amto 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm From October to February: from Monday to Saturday:

Toni Galera Genís Saez 11 12 22 Ignatian sites This fact caused anincrease indemand and, in liturgical material according to the new criteria. when all Parishes were asked to renew their city following the Council of Trento (1545-1563); as anobject ofdevotion by the churches ofthe centuries. Allthese altarpieces were conceived during the seventeenth and eighteenth of baroque altarpieces produced inManresa The museum conserves animportant collection grew due to its strict discipline and itbecame former glory. The reputation ofthe school later restore the Society ofJesus to its José Pignatelli was apupil there, who would The Jesuits managed the school until 1892. neoclassical-style cloister inthe centre. It consists ofasquare with anarcaded connects the different wings of the building. the nineteenth century. Acentral courtyard and the current building was renovated in In 1750 itwas extended to its present size schools in Gracia and Sarria (Barcelona). in Barcelona and the predecessor ofthe Jesuit Society ofJesus after the Bethlehem school school. This would bethe second school ofthe so that the Jesuits could set upanother donated the former hospital ofSaint Lucia donations and also the Town Council who It was founded in1625 thanks to private (the former college ofSaint 2

Regional Museum Ignatius) the French War.the Spanish Succession, the painter Viladomat and there are collections dedicated to the War of the Padró families. From the post-Ignatian period, important craftsmen were the Grau, Sunyer and birth ofthe school ofManresa. Among the most throughout Catalonia, and close to home, the turn, the increase inthe number ofworkshops Museum ofthe city was created there. Finally, in1941 the Historical Archive and as military barracks, alaboratory and alibrary. has also been used for other functions, such Throughout the twentieth century, the building town School ofArts and Crafts was opened. After the departure ofthe Jesuits in1901, the the era ofthe Counter-Reformation.” an advocate ofthe austerity which marked Manresa because, “Jesuit education was still of the school, endured the “Siberian cold” of explains that his father, who was astudent his memoirs, the writer Josep M.de Sagarra wealthy families throughout Catalonia. In one ofthe preferred educational centres of PILGRIMS WELCOMECENTRE Regional Museum ofManresa From Tuesday to Friday: visits by appointment only Sundays: from 10 amto 2pm Saturdays: from 10 amto 2pm and from 5pm to 8pm Visits to the galleries Open daily from 10 amto 6pm www.museudemanresa.cat 938741155 ·[email protected] 3€

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Genís Saez the Chapel ofthe Rapture. place. These two places are now known as the War, was put back into this significant which had already been worshipped before sculpture ofarecumbent Saint Ignatius, the chapel ofSaint Lucia was rebuilt. A later, and taking advantage ofthe rubble, the Civil War. Inthe same place 50 years Saint Lucia hospital was demolished during motionless floor. chapel the on remained eight days for eight nights and the Pilgrim underwent aspiritual rapture and According to witnesses, while singing Mass, of poverty and helping the less fortunate. to look after the sick, thus practising his vows Ignatius would eatwith the poor and helped stayed during his 11months inManresa. and indeed the main one, where the pilgrim The hospital ofSaint Lucia was the first place, means or people who were passing through. children. Therefore, they took inpeople oflittle the mentally illand abandoned or orphaned pilgrims, passers-by, the poor, the homeless, but places which provided foodand shelter to century, hospitals were not health centres, of the poor or the destitute. Inthe sixteenth medieval times, was known as the hospital The hospital ofSaint Lucia, dating back to of the Rapture 3

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(former Hospital ofSaint Lucia) Chapel

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the interiorthe patio. between the front door, the staircase and to tradition, the pilgrim slept inthe space followers, Miquela Canyelles. According Street. He was taken inby one ofhis ground floor of this house in Sobrerroca Ignatius also stayed for afew days on the staying atthe Saint Lucia hospital, When he first came to Manresa, after 4

The Canyelles Family Home

Toni Galera by drinking the holy water from the well. this miraculous event for many years after the legend. The city continued to remember with analtarpiece inside which explained century asmall adjacent chapel was built exactly what happened. Inthe eighteenth back to life. According to tradition, this is that she begged Saint Ignatius to bring it her stepmother’sso frightened of reaction, this well. The hen drowned and the girl was suddenly the animal ran away and fell into afterlooking her stepmother’s when hen, place in1602: afourteen-year-old girl was story which according to local folklore took a well that reminds us ofamiraculous On Sobrerroca Street we can come across 5

The Well ofthe Hen

Jordi Martínez IV ofAragon. what Manresa was like at the time ofPeter an audio-visual experience which willreveal of Balç Street where visitors can discover It currently houses the Interpretation Centre atmosphere can still beperceived. dark and cramped street where amedieval huddled together buildings which form a a water well, old doorways, storerooms and connected several houses. We can still find by astructure ofporched galleries which of the city. Itis aunique place, formed which had been built to fit the topography poorly litand poorly ventilated streets urban layout, consisting ofnarrow, irregular, It is agood example ofmedieval Manresan 6

Balç Street Interpretation Centre ofBalç Street 5€ general admission /4€ reduced admission From Monday to Friday: visits by appointment only Sundays and public holidays: from 10 am to 2pm Saturdays: from 10 amto 2pm and from 5pm to 8pm www.manresaturisme.cat/carrerdelbalc 938721466 ·[email protected]

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7 The Basilica of la Seu

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The Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria de la Seu, built on the Puigcardener Hill, is the principal architectural and artistic icon of the city. Highlights include a set of altarpieces from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries; a museum (with many valuable objects), stained glass windows, the Romanesque cloister, the 50-metre high bell tower, the three main doors and a spectacular system of buttresses and

Javier Videla Javier arches supporting the vaults. The imposing construction began in 1328, directed by the master builder Berenguer de Montagut, the artifex of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, and it was finished in 1488. When Ignatius arrived in 1522, only the basic form of the basilica, the head, the nave and the lateral chapels had been built. After this, the bell tower, the Blessed Sacrament chapel and the façade on the west was completed. Built on a single floor, and 30 metres high and 33 metres wide, it is the second widest Gothic church in Europe, after the Cathedral of Girona, and represents one of the best Òscar Rodbag Òscar examples of this artistic period. The chapel of San Antonio Abad, where Built thanks to the contributions of the Ignatius often prayed, was funded by the various Guilds, the faithful and the Town

Genís Saez Genís Guild master shoemakers and currently Council, the Basilica of la Seu is a reflection houses the chapel of Saint Joseph. One of the medieval splendour of the city: an era of the sculptures displayed in the same of economic prosperity that turned it into one chapel bears witness to this fact. of the most important towns in Catalonia. The Seu was visited by Ignatius on the same morning he came to the capital of the Bages region. The pilgrim from Loyola came daily The Basilica of Santa Maria of la Seu and prayed in the chapel of San Antonio From Monday to Friday from 10.30 am to Abad, which is currently that of Saint The Basilica of la Seu, situated on the 1.30 pm and from 4 pm to 7pm Joseph. According to the autobiography of Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from Ignatius, in Manresa his advisers included 10.30 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 7 pm Puigcardener Hill, is the most emblematic Seu Museum: Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm the Canon of the Seu, Joan Bocotavi, a very icon of Manresan architecture and was one * The museum is not wheelchair accessible. spiritual man preaching there, who in order to overcome the demons which tormented of the principal sources of inspiration for Contact us for information concerning admission prices. him, was told one day in Confession, “to write Saint gnatius during his stay in the city. 938721512 down everything he could remember.”

16 17 18 22 Ignatian sites Ignatius the Sick Ignatius gave inthe Chapel ofSaint Lucia. attendedthat the She would later form partofthe group the family, helped himon many occasions. because Angela Seguí the matriarch of “Little Hospital”. Ignatius stayed there twice, sick inanother house they owned called the The Amigant Family used to take care ofthe 8 restored. for the pilgrim. This site has recently been which shows the Amigant family caring Sick. An oil-painting is conserved inside of worship: the Chapel ofSaint Ignatius the In 1703 the “Little Hospital” became aplace Every day from 10 amto 8pm

The Chapel ofSaint Spiritual Exercises which

Ferran Faja of El Carme) of (the former convent and church where Ignatius worshipped. According to tradition, itwas one ofthe sites made into the Youth Hostel itstill is today. 1522 Exhibition: Ignatius’ city. was it 1990 In keystones are also on display inthe Manresa Museum ofManresa. Several capitals and They can currently beadmired inthe Regional in green and manganese, were discovered. demolition work, some ceramics, decorated demolished during the Civil War and during the a function that itwould keep until 1965. Itwas In 1849 itwas converted into military barracks, in 1835the convent was turned into aschool. After the secularisation ofthe Carmelites, neoclassical style inthe eighteenth century. The convent cloister and were renovated the in painterPere Cuquet. century brought together artists such as the altarpiece ofthe high altar inthe seventeenth 36 high. The construction ofthe baroque The church was 75 metres long, 22wide and Berenguer direction of the under Montagut. de of Alfonso the Benign, the works began in1322 temple, El Carme. With the financial support of the town, the Puig Mercadal, the Gothic fathers erected a Church on the highest hill During the fourteenth century, the Carmelite 9 El Carme Youth El Hostel

Jordi Play the weekend following the 21st February. fair, the Hoe Fair, which takes place during popular festival and aspectacular medieval celebrating this legendary big a episode with resume. People inManresa continue and allowed the construction work to the mysterious light, the Bishop retracted keen on the idea. After the appearance of belonging to the Bishop of Vic, who was not was undergoing, had to pass through lands alleviate the severe drought that Manresa This canal, which had been necessary to the construction ofthe Sequia Canal. between the City and Bishop of Vic following an end to the dispute which had arisen of El Carme. This fact was used to bring from Montserrat and illuminated the Church February 1345, aray of light came down According to local tradition, on the 21st The mysterious light

Genís Saez friendship and good fortune. accompanied by two gold stars, symbols of two arms which are joined by ahandshake, family coat ofarms can beseen, comprising care ofIgnatius. Above the doorway the Amigant family, anoble lineage, who took Former Renaissance style residence the of 10 Genís Saez Toni Galera

Amigant House 19 20 22 Ignatian sites transformation which took place inthe city. Ignatius’ faith and culminated his personal and enlightenments which strengthened most intense experiences with visions The convent was also the scene ofhis the possibility ofcommitting suicide. so seriously ill,that he even thought about penance and fasting that made himbecome in Manresa, with serious doubts, severe his most critical moments during his stay autobiography, he experienced some of As Ignatius explains inhis own part ofthe current Conservatory Theatre. part ofSant Domènec Square, which is now Dominican friars (or Preachers), itoccupied in the convent ofthe Preachers. Run by the in Manresa, Ignatius stayed atleast twice During the eleven months that he remained from 1644. valuable altarpiece by Joan Grau dating Inside, the Chapel ofthe Rosary lodged a finalised until the mid-eighteenth century. built inthe fourteenth century but was not an eclectic building that had begun to be the current Conservatory Theatre, itwas during the civil war. Joined to the walls of Saint Peter the Martyr, demolished in1936 the Preachers) included the church of Dominic (also known as the Convent of The huge monumental convent ofSaint Manresa 1522. Ignatius’ city (the former Convent ofthe Preachers) 11 Sant Domènec Square

Genís Saez Toni Galera of the Preachers and the former El Carme church. which Ignatius saw and got to know directly while he was in the city, such as the Convent memory ofIgnatius’ legacy. Italso exhibits some original objects that come from places overview ofallthe main places inthe capital ofthe Bages region which still preserve the century when the future founder ofthe Society ofJesus came to visit it.Italso offers an interpretation centre, Manresa 1522 shows what the city was like inthe early sixteenth Installed inthe arcades ofthe former cloister (currently the Conservatory Theatre), the Manresa 1522. Ignatius’ city During the last months of2015: culminate his personal had takenhad the place in transformation which underwent aseries of In the Convent ofthe intense experiences that allowed himto Preachers, Ignatius city ofManresa. 21 22 22 Ignatian sites Catherine cannon artillery. with apermanent garrison equipped with circular defence tower was built inits place, the chapel was demolished and the current theDuringFirst Carlist War (1833-1840), Ignatius found when he arrived inManresa. forever. Itwas probably the first place that chapel, but its community had been lost In 1502, the Manresa council restored the who depended on the Basilica ofla Seu. women canonesses ofSaint Augustine, century, there was asmall community of the thirteenth century to the fifteenth leading to Igualada and Marganell. From of the Cardener River, close to the road hill ofSaint Catherine, on the right bank and Saint Catherine were located on the The chapel and convent ofSaint Cristobal 12

The Tower ofSaint

Jordi Rodó and the and Old Bridge with many legends. the “bullidor” (the “boiler”) and is associated located under the main arch is known as which is no longer there. The small waterfall century and converted into atextile factory Council, which was sold inthe nineteenth there was the old Molí Nou, owned by the reached Manresa. Next to the bridge, Ignatius crossed this bridge when he through Castellgalí, which led to Montserrat. the river. Itconnects with the old road, has amaximum height of25metres above it is 132 metres long, 3.70 metres wide and history, ithas eight semi-circular arches, transformed several times throughout its at the entrance to the city. Rebuilt and century) which crosses the river Cardener This is amedieval bridge (eleventh 13 of the experiences he had inManresa. landscape was one ofthe essential scenes the Cardener River and its surrounding As Ignatius explains in his autobiography,

The RiverThe Cardener

Òscar Rodbag saint would visit the most. of the places ofworship which the future penance. During his stay, the cross was one Mary who encouraged himto continue his the pilgrim had anapparition ofthe Virgin According to tradition, on reaching Manresa, pray there before going on their journey. patron saint ofmessengers, devotees would road which came from Montserrat. Asthe Bridge, atthe entrance to the city on the Guidance were situated next to the Old The chapel and cross of Our Lady of of Our Ladyof Our of Guidance 14 railway line from Barcelona to Zaragoza. metres away, due to the construction ofthe dismantled in1856 and moved several The chapel of Our Lady of Guidance was

The Crossand Chapel

Jordi Rodó Genís Saez later the near Old Bridge. cross, which was installed afew months Hauptbahnhof and Norgaard sculpted this Christiansen) created the event Manresa Björn Norgäard and the composer Henning Danish disciples ofthe artist (the sculptor inspired by Ignatian spirituality. In1994, two Manresa in1966 inDüsseldorf, which was Beuys presented the exhibition Fluxus Ignatius ofLoyola. After visiting the Cave, in the city while paying tribute to Saint in 1995 inmemory ofJoseph Beuys’ stay Manresa Hbf Cross is amonument erected Popularly known as Beuys cross, the important ofthe period. the Guild oftanners which was the most upper part. At that time itwas guarded by and has ashield ofManresa carved on the following instructions ofthe City Council his spiritual visions. The church was built witnesses, itwas also the site ofone of Ignatius would pray and according to some In this small fifteenth century Gothic chapel, 16 Jordi Play 15 of art,science and religion. this reworking, through asymbolic mixture separation. The monument tries to reflect and intersection and not ofdivision and in order to turn itinto anelement ofunion gave itanew shape and anew meaning, Beuys dissected the Christian cross and

Beuys Cross Chapel ofSaint Mark 23 24 22 Ignatian sites and tape inorder to capture the essence of he covered the inside of the Cave with paper Illumination) to Antarctica. Inorder to do this, Cardener (where Saint Ignatius had his Great of spirituality from its origins inthe River 2004)”. Prats sought to transport the essence “From the Cardener to Antarctica (2001- Fernando Prats undertook aproject called: artist, Joseph Beuys, the Chilean artist, After the experience started by the German by the last parts ofthe Sèquia. Canal. admired, some ofthe green meadows watered Cross, apartofthe old Paradise Valley can be Cross following his Great Illumination. From Tort several visions there and spent some time at the Ignatius. According to several witnesses, he had century, the cross was aplace ofworship for Vilomara. Dating back originally to the XIV which runs through the village ofEl Pont de same name, close to the royal road to Barcelona It is situated next to the country house ofthe 18 17 could beput on display inthe Cave. when they donated itto the Jesuits so that it on to this object until the summer of2008, olive tree wood) inthis house. The family held “escudella” (a wooden soup bowl made from When he left Manresa, Ignatius left behind his

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but Alfonso had already died. again after returning from the Holy Land, spiritual man”. Ignatius tried to see him de Agurreta, whom he defined as a“very he became friends with the prior, Alfonso Loyola started to visit the Hermitage and Monastery ofPoblet. In1522 Ignatius of it became a Cistercian priory, linked to the of monks from Valldaura settled there and Paul. Inthe fifteenth century a community from Montserrat, who dedicated itto Saint In 1412 itwas donated to some hermits The leper hospital moved there in1322. patronage ofSaint Markand Saint Barbara. Built in1308, itwas initially under the artistic monument is known as the Light Well. experiences atsome point oftheir life. The thing incommon: their encounter with mystical from different eras engraved on it.All have one in aspiral with atotal of117 names ofpeople of every inspiration. This well is covered by alid hole represents the willto arrive atthe source evidence ofAntarctica was deposited inside. The well river the deep near Cardener, physical and the same time inManresa, he dug a15-metre Antarctica where itwas buried under the ice. At the place and he transported this paper to 19 Ignatius in1700. Paul was acquired by the College ofSaint part ofthe city when the convent ofSaint Society ofJesus inorder to irrigate that eighteenth century on instructions ofthe Sèquia canal. Itwas probably built inthe invention which collected water from the Jesuit tank: ahydraulic engineering

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Jordi Rodó visions or revelations atthis site. cross. Itis also said that he might have had other time praying and meditating atthe foot of the would go there to ask for alms as well as spending one ofthe richest. According to tradition, Ignatius of Loyola was inManresa, the Culla family was Barcelona. Inthe sixteenth century, when Ignatius the entry point to the city when coming from the farmhouse ofthe same name and marks The Culla Cross dated from 1413, is located near ofSaint Clare façade inamodernist style. designed anew structure for the western Manresan architect Alexandre Soler iMarch At the beginning ofthe twentieth century, the nuns lived there from the seventeenth century. to listen to the nuns sing. Cloistered Dominican stone the on steps Romanesque the of entrance to Viladordis. According to tradition, he would sit place which Ignatius would pass by on his way by acommunity ofPoor Clare Sisters. Itwas a This is amedieval convent which was occupied 20 Toni Galera 21 Genís Saez environment and the agricultural world. being used to teach school children about the de Bages Denomination of Origin as well as Quarters ofthe Regulatory Council ofthe Pla The former farmhouse is now the Head

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sculpture disappeared during the civil war. inside asilver sculpture. Unfortunately, the belt, which was later used as arelic placed thanked them by giving them apiece ofhis would often give alms to Ignatius. He after the shrine and according to tradition, close to the sanctuary. The owners looked The Marcetes is amedieval farmhouse Oliva intersect with the Ignatian Way. current paths ofSaint James and Abad enclave is situated inaplace where the city walls and often visited by Ignatius. This la Salut was achurch located outside the Built inthe tenth century, Santa Maria de Jordi Play 22 Jordi Play inscription recalling the fact. preserved inside the church with an the entrance stone, which is currently Saint Ignatius prayed kneeling down on were discovered inthe ground. works were being carried out, medieval tombs the façade ofthe old rectory. When the building next to the church, which obstructs the view of new three-floored parsonage was built in1878 the Sèquia canal passes through its land. The woodland. One ofits unique features is that Romanesque church surrounded by crops and town made upofscattered farmhouses and a In the XVI century, Viladordis was anindependent Santa Maria de la Salut Sanctuary 25 26 More information: www.parcdelasequia.cat the places which Ignatius frequently visited. towards Viladordis and Saint Clare, two of into various branches, one ofwhich forks can bevisited. Arriving atManresa, itdivides natural, historical and architectural interest into account. Along its route, many places of rudimentary means ofthe time are taken entire route, which is extraordinary ifthe difference in height of 10 metres along the era inthe whole ofEurope. Itonly has a hydraulic engineering works ofthe medieval It is considered to beone ofthe leading designed by the engineer Guillem Catà. It covers adistance of26 km and was river Llobregat from Balsareny to Manresa. fourteenth century to bring water from the The Sèquia is amedieval canal built inthe SèquiaThe Canal contemporary to Saint Ignatius’ stay Other heritage sites which were

Joan A. Closes road that went from Manresa to Lleida. of nine arches and connected with the royal a considerable length, itinitially consisted the churches ofLa Seu and El Carme. With Berenguer also who designed Montagut, de fourteenth century under the instructions of in Catalonia. Itwas built inthe early of the best preserved medieval bridges location ofthe Manresa cemetery, itis one Crossing River the Cardener, the at The New Bridge

Genís Saez the Basilica ofSanta Maria de la Seu. the Jaffa Wall, which is located just under section ofthe Saint Ignatius Way, known as Square, the wall next to El Carme and the from the royal road to Barcelona), Europa (still preserving one ofthe entrance towers still remain today: the Sobrerroca Gateway during the fourteenth century. Various parts Manresa reached its maximum perimeter The old wall that surrounded the city of CityThe Walls

Jordi Play well as being used as acheckpoint. a double function: to allow entry and exit as eight gateways ofthe city walls and ithad gateway to the city. This was one ofthe two towers that used to flank the ancient In acorner ofthe street stands one ofthe reside. many wealthy and noble families used to This medieval street was the place where and Gateway Sobrerroca Street Jordi Play the inside can beaccessed. centuries. Ithas recently been restored and between the thirteenth and fourteenth The tower, with asquare base, was built 27 28 made by the sculptor Joan Grau, in1671. The city coat ofarms over the main door was arrangement ofits windows and central niche. of the Government of Catalonia due to the believed to have been inspired by the Palace Baroque façade, itis sober but elegant, and is Prison. Built inalate Renaissance style with a plans, iteventually became the Courts and the bishop’s residence. However, despite these also put forward the idea ofitbeing the possibility ofcreating adiocese inManresa idea ofcarrying out the same functions. The designed between 1661 and 1685 with the given to the former Town Council. Itwas by the “House of Commons”, the name It was built inthe space formerly occupied Council Hall FormerThe Town of the Ignatian legacy Other heritage sites

Genís Saez Town Hall ofManresa SquareMajor and the arched porches over the entrance. with some Gothic influence visible in the similar structure to aBaroque stately home, constructed by Joan Garrido. Itfollows a Hall dates back to the same time and was holding street festivals. The current Town to satisfy the new and popular custom of the square was enlarged inorder to beable duringplace the in1713 War ofSuccession, advantage ofthe demolition which took by ablock ofhouses inthe middle. Taking Spicemakers and that ofthe City, separated up oftwo small squares, that ofthe eighteenth century. Itwas formerly made The present square was built inthe

Genís Saez The House ofthe Grau sculptors: Torres Argullol House: Suanya House: Oller House: Asols House: The main stately homes are: with Baroque decoration and paintings. were otherthe hand, more much elaborate minimalist look about them. The insides, on floors, the exterior of the houses had a very leading to the first floor. With two more their large central courtyard with astaircase designed windows and balconies and by horses and carriages, their symmetrically easily identified by their large doorways for out farmlands. These stately homes can be to commerce, manufacturing and renting owners had acquired their wealth thanks during the eighteenth century. Their former homes built by local well-to-do families Manresa conserves several Baroque stately Baroque stately homes lantern, itwas also restored in2007. a central courtyard covered by adome and a nineteenth century. interior rooms were decorated with murals inthe indicated by the inscription on the balcony. The recently renovated and the top floor extended. rooms donated to Manresa City Council. Today ithosts the conference and exhibition of this important family ofBaroque sculptors. wasit probably once residence the workshop and original decoration on the main façade. decoration main the original on recently restored (2007), itconserves some ofits built inthe Plana de l’Om with a mansion built in1789 and built in1774, itwas built as in1773

Genís Saez shelter for refugees and aprison. a charitable asylum, military barracks, a of the former convent was also used as the Escodines neighbourhood, the building becoming the current community centre of was demolished during the Civil War. Before of the Sisters ofthe Poor until 1936 when it In 1863, the church passed into the hands Capuchins in1835, during the confiscation. was opened, but was abandoned by the In 1676 the new Saint Bartholomew chapel in some ofthe caves beneath their convent. claimed that Ignatius had also been present with the Jesuits, when the Capuchin friars Cave ofSaint Ignatius led to along conflict seventeenth century, the proximity to the own convent next to the church. Inthe 1582. The monks decided to build their Friars when they settled inManresa in the thirteenth century, took inthe Capuchin Bartholomew, documented from of end the Located on Corcó hill,the chapel ofSaint Bartholomew and convent ofSaint The former church

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C. LLUÍS PONT Cal S. Path fromGUIMERÀ the Cave to ViladordisC. (The FarewellBAIX Way) REP SOLET L'ERA XIPRER Serra CANONGE C. DE 3 The Chapel of the Rapture (former Hospital of Saint Lucia) DE CAIETÀ LLUCH C. AL ARADORES DE A PGE.CANONGEC. DE FLORS DE MACIÀ T CARRER Carretera C - 55 MONT LA DE 4 Canyelles Familiy Home ANYÀ FABRA MENSA DE DE SALLE SANT TERRASSA VIDAL DE SAL C.

ASSEIG CARRER L'ESQUERRA VADOR L'HOSPIT REMEI CARRER 5 The Well of the Hen (and chapel) P C. C. CANONGE MAIG PENEDÈS PUIGTERRÀ VILADORDIS Complex del vell POMPEU MULET PLAÇA BAIX VALLÈS DE MAIG C. PORXADA DEL FRANCESC 6 The Interpretation Centre of Balç Street C. C. Pavelló del DE DE RIUS PREDICADORS DELS DEL Congost FERRER DE MORAGAS CARDONA C. DE L'EMPORDÀT CARRER 7 The Basilica of la Seu CRIST JOAN CARRER DE DE INF REMEI Pista CARRER PRIORA Pavelló del ANTS CARRER Parc de Sant Ignasi The Chapel of SaintDE Ignatius the DELSick LES TRES FORQUES CARRER 8 Ca C. C. d'Atletisme DEL VILADORDIS CARRER OFOL IGNASI BROSSA Congost LLUSSÀ CARRER l'Ignasi DAMIÀ RIU CARDENER C. BRUC MURALLA CARRER CARRER PLAÇA Perramon LA PREVISIÓ MAGNET DEL 9 El Carme Youth Hostel (former convent and church of El Carme) PLAÇA PTGE. Cal FONOLLAR CARME DE VINGUDA PGE. PLAÇA DELS ANDREUL'HOSPITAL A DE DE Cal Guixes Sant Pare DAMA I VILASECA DE CARRER Cal DEL GARRIGA 11 INFANTS SANT C. 10 Amigant House SANT CARRER CANT Tatjé Cal PREDICADORS DOMÈNEC PLAÇA DOMÈNEC PLAÇA C. DE DE DE DE PLAÇA Tort C. PARE A DE D'EUROPA ARELL SANT 11 Manresa 1522. Ignatius’city (former convent of the Preachers) Rocódrom PLAÇA DEL MERCAT C. JOC DE ORIOL FLOR VINGUDA COLL SANT LA C. JAUME PILOT PLAÇA C. 8 DE DELS C.MESTRE A BARRAQUER FONT PANYOS BLANC PLAÇAI DE DELS DE DE ELS MARÇ CARRER CÒS DE FIUS PALÀ C. PISCINA 12 The Tower of Saint Catherine (former chapel) CARRER CANAL DRETS Torre ELS PLAÇA BDA. 2 CARRER TRULLOLS LA VIDAL

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POLVORERS MAL BALÇ Riera Passport to visit the essential sites of the Manresa of Saint Ignatius

Fill in the card with the five stamps and you will enjoy discounts and special offers in the city! The Basilica of la Seu The Cave

Balç Street Manresa 1522. Ignatius’ city Regional Museum

Tourist Office From 16th September to 31st March: From Monday to Thursday: from 10 am to 2 pm Fridays and Saturdays: from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 7 pm Sundays and public holidays: from 10 am to 2 pm

From 1st April to 15th September: From Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 7 pm Mondays, Sundays and public holidays: from 10 am to 2 pm

Guided tours Apart from the itineraries which have been designed so that visitors can follow them without the need of a guide, Manresa Tourist Office also offers a wide range of tours: · Guided tours along the Ignatian paths. · Guided tours: “Manresa, the heart of Catalonia”, a visit to the most emblematic places of the city. · Customised tours: visits to the Basilica of la Seu, to the Cave, to the medieval Manresa... The visits can be carried out from Monday to Sunday, by appointment or by booking one of the scheduled visits at: www.manresaturisme.cat

Manresa Tourist Office Plaça Major 10 08242 Manresa 938784090 [email protected] www.manresaturisme.cat

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