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In Manresa you’ll enjoy an exceptional and inspiring environment.

Shall we go out? Festival of Light and Fira de l’Aixada (February) Manrusiónica (June) San Ignacio Festivals (July) Festa Major (August) Mediterranean Fair (October) Shall we go shopping? The main shopping area is in the surroundings of the Paseo de Pere III, Calle Àngel Guimerà, the Plaça de Sant Domènec square, Carrer Nou and Calle del Born. Manresa’s star products and dishes are La Llum almonds and Manresa cod ; as well as different specialities from Ignatian cuisine such as the pilgrim’s sweets, broth and small bites, as well as the wines from the D.O. Pla de Bages. Tuesday Market , in the Font Sagrada Família Market , in the district which shares the same name. Shall we go out as a family? Every afternoon in the summer, children’s activities are organised on the terraces of the establishments which are involved in the concept “Quin Passeig!”, in the Paseo Pere III. During the rest of the year, you can go to Calle del Balç and take part in a family tour which includes a treasure hunt and activities to discover the mediaeval period inside the interpretation centre. Also, the Sèquia Park hosts different family workshops. dels Capellans district. Puigmercadal Market , at the Muralla del Carme.

Where to eat? Restaurant Aligué www.restaurantaligue.es Kursaal Espai Gastronòmic www.restaurantkursaal.cat Las Vegas www.restaurantlasvegas.com La Cuina www.restaurantlacuina.com Turó de la Torre www.turodelatorre.com El Vermell www.vermellmanresa.com Sibar www.sibarrestaurant.com Gretta Gogó

Where to sleep? L’Hotelet Casa Padró - Manresa 1914 ** www.hoteletmanresa.com/en/ Hotel 1948 *** www.1948hotel.com/en/ Els Noguers ** www.hotelelsnoguers.cat/en.html Urbi Apartaments *** www.urbi-apartments.com/en/ Apartamentos La Farola www.lafarola.net/en/ Parador de Cardona **** https://www.parador.es/es/ paradores/parador-de-cardona

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Don’t miss it! Some 25 kilometres from the centre of Manresa is the iconic mountain of Montserrat; hands down the most visited and photographed destination in the area. To visit it, you can walk along the last stage of the Ignatian Way in the opposite direction or, if you prefer, go to Monistrol de Montserrat by car or railway and, from there, catch the rack train. After visiting its famous basilica, the park offers uncountable hiking routes and scheduled outings with specialised guides. If, on the other hand, you’re an adventure lover, Montserrat offers a dozen equipped via ferrata climbing routes and paths of different levels of difficulty.

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1. BALÇ INTERPRETATION CENTRE. 2. San Ignacio de Loyola cave. 3. Collegiate of Santa Maria de Manresa, known as ‘la Seu’. 4. The unique shapes of the Montserrat Mountain.

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