The Castell de Santueri
I have lamented before on this blog the sorry state that the Castell de Santueri near Felanitx finds itself in. Even though undertakings have been given by the Govern Balear […]
The Museu d’Història de Manacor
Sorry, if I bother you with a second blog entry about museums in Mallorca within just three days. Normally, I would take great care to give you an ample variety […]
The Palau dels Reis de Mallorca
The famous Palau dels Reis de Mallorca is located in Perpignan, France. Perpignan had been declared the capital of the Kingdom of Mallorca by King Jaume II in 1276, with […]
The Torre Del Palau in Manacor
The Torre del Palau in Manacor is the only fragment remaining of a royal palace dating back to the late 13th/early 14th century. The palau compound was built under the […]
The Torre de Ses Puntes
The Torre de Ses Puntes in Manacor dates back to the early 14th century when it was a fortified stronghold ready to defend against intrusion from Saracen or pirate invaders. […]
The Torre of Portopetro
In 1584, the coast of Mallorca was protected by eleven fortified towers against the marauding assaults of the pirates and the corsairs. The Torre de Portopetro was built a few […]
The Casa De La Senyora
Towards the end of the 16th century, the Castell de Capdepera was used as a fortified refuge and sanctuary for the region’s population, when there was a serious threat of […]
The Art Of Falconry
The art of falconry or hawking is an age old pastime, a sports activity and a hunting practice. Historically, falconry was a popular sport and status symbol among the nobles […]
The Passeig d’Alt Murada
I’d like to tempt you to take a stroll along Palma’s Passeig d’Alt Murada, between La Seu (the Cathedral) and the newly restored Baluard del Príncip. As you amble along […]
The Palacio Real de La Almudaina
I spotted this beautifully painted ceiling at the Palacio Real de La Almudaina in Palma de Mallorca. I am not in a position to offer you any more specific information, […]
The Castell Del Rei
The Castell del Rei is one of Mallorca’s so-called rock castles. This fortress may well be the oldest of the lot, dating from approximately 975 A. D. Some sources describe […]
The Torre Musulmana
Not much physical evidence remains in Palma de Mallorca of the Moorish period (902-1229) or on the island as a whole, for that matter. A great shame, really, I believe. […]
The Castell d’Alaró
The Castell d’Alaró was called the castle of Hisn Alarun by the Moors, or so it is said. Rumor has it that the fortress may even predate the Moorish period, […]
The Torre del Ángel
In the midst of the massive set-up that is the fortress-like Palau de l’Almudaina in Palma de Mallorca there is a tower which used to serve for matters of vigilance […]
The Capilla de Santa Ana
It is probably safe to assume that you will have visited the Palau de l’Almudaina in Palma, formerly a Moorish fortified palace dating back to the 10th century and the […]
The Palace of Rey Sancho
The Palau del Rei Sanç (palace of Rey Sancho) forms the original part of La Cartoixa (Carthusian monastery) in Valldemossa, a pueblo in the Tramuntana mountain range with an altitude […]
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