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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Manresa

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Manresa, Spain

Updated August 5, 2021

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Cave of Saint Ignatius

Manresa, Spain

Cave of Saint Ignatius

The grotto where Saint Ignatius of Loyola lived as a hermit for nearly a year.

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Les Arnaules Prehistoric Bridge

A long strip of fossil-filled limestone makes up this natural bridge above a rushing stream.
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Entrance to the chapel - Photo by Treeswithknees

Monistrol de Montserrat, Spain

Santa Cova of Montserrat

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.
9 miles from Manresa

Terrassa, Spain

Hospital Torax de Terrassa

This chest hospital with a dark, haunted past serves as a fitting set for horror films and a paradise for ghost hunters.
13 miles from Manresa
The salt mines.

Cardona, Spain

Cardona Salt Mountain

Mine shafts and hard pastries await visitors at this massive mountain of salt.
14 miles from Manresa

Els Prats de Rei, Spain

The Manresana Tower

Tower that was a frequent stop on the travels of King James I.
14 miles from Manresa

Cardona, Spain

Castle of Cardona

This ancient Spanish castle sits high upon a hilltop.
14 miles from Manresa
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