Sanctuary of Sant Salvador (Felanitx)
The Sanctuary of Sant Salvador, located on the summit of Puig de Sant Salvador in Felanitx, Mallorca, is a monastic complex of medieval origin…
Mallorca offers a diverse mix of landscapes and attractions, from stunning beaches and coves to the majestic mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), as well as other natural attractions. The counties, regions, municipalities, cities and towns of Mallorca stand out for their rich history and architecture, with imposing churches and cathedrals and opulent palaces. Mallorca Blog.
In this Mallorca Blog, we make space to comment on historical monuments, buildings, or places of considerable age that are linked to significant events, people, or periods in history and that have architectural, historical and cultural value for the collective memory. Their function is to preserve the past, serve as symbols of identity and pride and encourage reflection, education and tourism.
The Sanctuary of Sant Salvador, located on the summit of Puig de Sant Salvador in Felanitx, Mallorca, is a monastic complex of medieval origin…
El Santuario de Sant Salvador es un complejo fortificado en Artà, Mallorca, situado en lo alto de una colina con vistas panorámicas de la ciudad y el mar…
The Formentor Lighthouse is an iconic lighthouse located at the northern tip of Mallorca, on Cap de Formentor, 188 meters above sea level…
Church of Santa Margalida: The parish church of Santa Margalida is an important example of religious architecture in Mallorca (13th century)….
The historic Santa Ponça Mill (Windmill) in Calviá was used to grind cereals and obtain flour to make bread. It is a cultural and historical symbol…
The Sanctuary of Lluc, or Monastery of Lluc (Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Lluc), is an important spiritual centre and place of pilgrimage in Mallorca…
The Cathedral-Basilica of Santa Maria in Palma is La Seu: Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, the main religious building with Gothic architecture in the island…
Mallorca’s military architectural heritage consists mainly of fortifications, walled enclosures (bastioned and non-bastioned), castles, towers and watchtowers and other defensive systems… Mallorca Blog.
The Tower of Albercutx or Talaia d’Albercutx is an old fortified watchtower located on the Formentor road, in Pollença, Mallorca…
The Chopped Tower, located in the Port of Sóller, in Mallorca, Balearic Island is a defence tower built in the 17th century to protect the coast from pirate attacks….
Mallorca’s historical legacy is rich and complex, marked by the influence of various cultures that interacted on the island over the centuries. Mallorca’s historical legacy is vast, marking its history from the Talayotic period (thousands of years ago), with its imposing talayots, through the Roman period, Islamic rule and the Christian reconquest by James I.
The Jewish Quarter of Palma (Call Jueu) is of great historical, cultural and tourist importance for the city of Palma de Mallorca…
The documentary Jewish presence on Mallorca dates back to the 5th century and even earlier: History of the Jews in Mallorca. Brief Chronology…
Mallorca has important archaeological remains with sites from the Talayotic culture, the Roman era, the Muslim era and others. These archaeological sites bear witness to the different civilizations that inhabited the island over thousands of years, from prehistory to the Middle Ages.
The Son Real Necropolis (Phoenician cemetery) is a funerary archaeological complex on the seashore, with monumental tombs and skeletal remains…
The Puig de Sa Morisca archaeological site, in Santa Ponça, Mallorca, is an archaeological park with an important prehistoric site…
Nature, landscapes and geographical resources are fundamental because they provide us with vital resources and food, sustain biodiversity and the health of ecosystems and offer direct and indirect benefits to our physical and mental health. In addition, landscapes are vital to cultural identity, tourism and the economic stability of communities.
The Son Real Public Estate is a protected natural area and archaeological site in Can Picafort, municipality of Santa Margalida, Mallorca…
The Serra de Tramuntana is a major mountain range of the island and is itself one of the six regions of Mallorca, Balearic Islands…
Mallorca’s Albufera Natural Park is the largest and most important wetland on Majorca, an extensive area in the northern of the Mediterranean island…
Faith and religion continue to be important components of Mallorca’s cultural identity and heritage, especially Catholicism. The large number of churches, oratories, historic shrines and monasteries demonstrate the deep roots of religious tradition on the island, which is evident both in its cultural heritage and in the collective memory of Mallorcans, something we discuss in this Mallorca Blog.
The Sanctuary of Sant Salvador, located on the summit of Puig de Sant Salvador in Felanitx, Mallorca, is a monastic complex of medieval origin…
El Santuario de Sant Salvador es un complejo fortificado en Artà, Mallorca, situado en lo alto de una colina con vistas panorámicas de la ciudad y el mar…
Church of Santa Margalida: The parish church of Santa Margalida is an important example of religious architecture in Mallorca (13th century)….
The Sanctuary of Lluc, or Monastery of Lluc (Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Lluc), is an important spiritual centre and place of pilgrimage in Mallorca…
The Virgin of Lluc (Mare de Déu de Lluc) is ‘La Moreneta’, patron saint of Mallorca. It is an image of the Virgin Mary, which is venerated in the Sanctuary of Lluc…
The Cathedral-Basilica of Santa Maria in Palma is La Seu: Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, the main religious building with Gothic architecture in the island…
In our Mallorca Blog, we talk about national identity, that collective feeling of belonging to a nation, based on shared elements such as history, culture, language and traditions. It manifests itself in the identification of its members with symbols such as the coat of arms, the flag and the anthem and contributes to the differentiation from other groups and nations. This feeling is constructed and developed by both objective and subjective factors and can vary in intensity and form of expression.
La Balanguera, the official anthem of Mallorca is an adaptation of a poem by Joan Alcover (1854-1926). Lyrics and symbolism of the anthem of Mallorca…
Es Colomer Viewpoint (or Viewpoint of Sa Creueta) is a famous viewpoint located on the Formentor peninsula, Pollença, in the north of Mallorca…
Should I rent a car in Mallorca? Yes, you should rent a car in Mallorca to visit many places in a short time and make the most of your trip to Mallorca…
The Jewish Quarter of Palma (Call Jueu) is of great historical, cultural and tourist importance for the city of Palma de Mallorca…
The documentary Jewish presence on Mallorca dates back to the 5th century and even earlier: History of the Jews in Mallorca. Brief Chronology…