Manresa–Berga axis
Includes bus, audio guide, snack and lunch.
Advance booking required
Schedule
03/07/2026 | 9:00-19:00 | English
Meeting point: CCIB headquarters.
Final Stop: CCIB headquarters.
Mode: By bus and on foot.
The strong industrial character of this axis stems from its link to the course of the Llobregat River. Faced with this industrial heritage, we will find two different types of intervention: the musealisation of these industrial colonies as spaces of memory, or the conversion of these warehouses into new facilities that respond to emerging social needs, in a clear example of circularity such as the rehabilitation of the Vapor Cortès.
The wealth generated by intense industrial activity has, in turn, given rise to the possibility of subsequent singular architectures and initiatives, such as the creation of the Alícia gastronomic space.
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Highlights:
Monestir de Sant Cugat
Alícia Foundation
Cal Pons Colony
Fàbrica Boix
Rehabilitació de Vapor Cortès i Endegament de Prodis 1923
Accessibility: Easy route suitable for most people. It includes medium or long walking sections, mainly flat and paved, although some areas may have reduced accessibility or uneven surfaces.
Additional information
Ticket purchase is exclusively reserved for individuals holding a valid Congress pass. Each accredited attendee may purchase up to three tickets: one for personal use and a maximum of two for guests (guests are not required to hold a Congress pass).
Tickets are personal and non-transferable, and are valid only for the selected date and time. Changes, cancellations, or refunds are not permitted.
Participants are advised to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the activity; late arrival may result in being unable to join the visit.
The duration of the visit is approximate and may vary due to organisational or safety reasons.
The organisation may request documentation to verify ticket ownership. More information is available in the Official Congress Itineraries Terms and Conditions here.
Group size: maximum 54 people.
Lunch: Includes a lunch with a set menu for the group (please note that this may not cater for all dietary restrictions); it is essential to notify us in advance of any allergies or special dietary requirements by emailing visitors@uia2026bcn.org
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Photo Credits: Colònia Cal Pons ©Luba Kavelich; Fàbrica Boix ©Luba Kavelich; Fundació Alícia ©Luba Kavelich; Rehabilitació de Vapor Cortès i Endegament de Prodis 1923 ©Adrià Goula.