The Towe of Saint Catherine (former chapel)

The chapel and convent of Saint Cristobal and Saint Catherine were located on the hill of Saint Catherine, on the right bank of the Cardener River, close to the road leading to Igualada and Marganell. From the thirteenth century to the fifteenth century, there was a small community of women canonesses of Saint Augustine, who depended on the Basilica of la Seu. In 1502, the Manresa council restored the chapel, but its community had been lost forever. It was probably the first place that Ignatius found when he arrived in Manresa. During the First Carlist War (1833-1840), the chapel was demolished and the current circular defence tower was built in its place, with a permanent garrison equipped with cannon artillery