The architectural complex of the Cave is a good example of Jesuit architecture and in particular of the Catalan baroque. Besides this noble artistic interest, the place has a great symbolic significance for the Society of Jesus because the ideas of its Founder took shape in it. Since the XVI century this place was revered and was considered a sacred place of Ignatian devotion.At first a cross over the Cave was built and the Cave was shut with a gate; Later, in 1603, a small Chapel was built. The number of visitors increased gradually and for more than four centuries the place was dignified by adding new buildings.
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3 comments:
Thanks for introducing me to this and a new term for my vocabulary: "Catalan Baroque".
Lieber Gunter,
Wie geht es?
You have an extensive vocabulary, to be assured.
Meine Familie kommt aus Ostpreußen,woher kommt Ihre Familie stammen?
Joseph
Hi Joseph:
Danke gut. Frankfurt, on my mother's side.
Marc (Gunter is my nom de plume)
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