Manresacity, town, Barcelona provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (“autonomous community”autonomous community) of Catalonia, northeastern Spain. It lies along the Cardoner River. The town—which city—which probably originated as Minorisa, the Roman capital of Jacetani—was important during the European Middle Ages. Three bridges span the Cardoner, and on a rock above the oldest bridge stands the yellow Church of Santa María de la Seo (14th and 15th centuries). Below the 17th-century Church of San Ignacio is the cave where St. Ignatius of Loyola meditated. The municipal museum occupies the cloisters of San Ignacio. There is also a conservatory of music in Manresa. The town’s city’s traditional industries include metallurgy and the making of textiles, tires, and glass, while more recent economic activities include food processing and chemical production. Tourism has also grown in importance. Pop. (1987 2007 est.) 65,285mun., 73,140.