Lluvià House or Villa Emilia is an estate property located on the outskirts of Manresa. The main building in the area is a modernist summer home designed by Ignasi Oms i Ponsa in 1896. All the surrounding area is full of vineyards and olive groves as well as forests and streams. It was ordered by the wealthy Lluvià family, with the aim to use it as a summer home but also keep the state productive during the rest of the year.
The property was sold and bought several times during the mid and late 20th century, ending up completely ruined by mismanage and abandonment. In 2012, it was finally purchased by Manresa City Council to prevent its full destruction. Between 2014 and 2015 several refurbishing initiatives took place in and out of the complex, turning it into a touristic attraction and an interpretation center for Manresa’s Anella Verda.
Open-days
After restoration work, the Torre Lluvià is open to the public on the last Sunday of every month, from 11 am to 2 pm. These days there will be also guided tours that will allow visitors to discover the Torre Lluvià and the new space of the vats. In addition, some of the visits will have complementary activities.
There are also several walking tours that connect Lluvià House with different natural and cultural places of interest.