The Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria de la Aurora, better known as La Seu de Manresa, is an impressive Gothic church situated on a promontory overlooking the Cardener River. Construction of the basilica began in the 14th century on the foundations of a Romanesque church, of which a portal on the north façade is still preserved.

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September 6, 2025

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The Cathedral of Manresa, officially known as the Basilica of Santa Maria de la Seu, is one of the most emblematic monuments of Catalan Gothic architecture and a historical and …

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September 9, 2025

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The church sits majestically on the rock, towering over the city of Manresa. With a little imagination, one could imagine the church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary as a patron saint—and given the papal honorary title of basilica—as a heavenly crown, majestically proclaiming the praises of God on earth.

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1. Sant Ignasi Cave – Pont Vell de Manresa loop from Manresa

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2. Plaça de l'Ajuntament – Parque de l'Agulla loop from Manresa

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3. Santa Caterina Tower – Pont Vell de Manresa loop from Manresa

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Manresa, Bages, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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1. Sant Ignasi Cave – Pont Vell de Manresa loop from Manresa

2. Plaça de l'Ajuntament – Parque de l'Agulla loop from Manresa

3. Santa Caterina Tower – Pont Vell de Manresa loop from Manresa

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