Cave of Saint Ignatius, Religious sanctuary in Manresa, Spain.
The Cave of Saint Ignatius includes a natural grotto beneath a baroque church, connected by an artistic aisle with stained glass windows and bronze reliefs.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola spent eleven months in this cave during 1522-1523, where he wrote his influential work, the Spiritual Exercises.
The sanctuary features an alabaster altarpiece from the 17th century depicting Saint Ignatius as a penitent, alongside relief artworks and decorative mosaics.
The international center offers spiritual retreats, guided tours, and educational programs about Jesuit heritage through the local tourist office in Manresa.
The floor design incorporates symbolic elements including the Loyola family shield, a cannon representing the saint's injury, and a sunflower symbolizing devotion.
Location: Manresa
GPS coordinates: 41.72123,1.83146
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:28
Santa Maria de Manresa
371 m
Pont Vell de Manresa
129 m
Convent de Santa Clara
378 m
Ajuntament de Manresa
432 m
Església del Carme de Manresa
540 m
Torre de Santa Caterina
517 m
Museu Comarcal de Manresa
398 m
Arc del carrer d'en Botí
521 m
Recinte emmurallat de Manresa
489 m
Pou de la Gallina
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Hospital i església de Sant Andreu
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Sant Marc de Manresa
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Fàbrica del Salt
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Mare de Déu de la Guia
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Església de Santa Llúcia i Capella del Rapte de Sant Ignasi
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Creu de terme del Tort (Manresa)
199 m
Pont de la Reforma
462 m
Antics Jutjats de Primera Instància de Manresa
357 m
Hospital de les Germanetes dels Pobres
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Capella del Popolo
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Sant Ignasi Malalt de Manresa
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Casa Asols
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Creu de terme del Pont Vell
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Monument a la Llum
599 m
Antic Convent de l'Església del Carme
599 m
Casa Planell
397 m
Edifici de les Forces Hidroelèctriques del Segre
546 m
Manresa Regional Museum (former Ignatius' College)
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