Gothic building built as an exchange for merchants in the XV century by Guillem Sagrera, architect and sculptor, it is a symbol of the days when Mallorca was the centre of a flourishing maritime trade. Today this space is dedicated as a centre for art exh Facing the sea and fronted by the palm trees on Paseo Sagrera stands the silhouette of La Lonja in Palma, the former site of the Merchants Association, which was this trade's guild in Mallorca. Work on the building began in 1421 under the direction of architect and sculptor Guillem Sagrera (1370' -1456), who was born in Felanitx and abandoned the nearly finished project in 1446 because of differences with the developers. The last details on La Lonja would be terminated in 1488. Sagrera was an influential figure who participated in major works (some even simultaneously) in the lands of the Crown of Aragon, including the cathedrals of Mallorca, Perpignan and Castelnuovo in Naples, among others. Architecturally, La Lonja is a large rectangular space articulated in three naves supported by six slender helicoidal columns with a ribbed vaulted roof. The ribs of the arches of the vaults merge with the spiral of the columns and are embedded in the walls on the sides. Four octagonal towers at each end, ten smaller towers that act as buttresses, eight large windows and decorative gargoyles and statues characterise its façade. Today, this masterpiece of civil Gothic architecture and Maestro Sagrera's most important work is used for cultural events and official functions.
Nowadays it is included inside the urban area of the city, but formerly it was out of the urban nucleus. The peculiar name of this robust crenellated tower of rectangular plan, responds to its crenellated top, which recalls the defensive function that the construction had when it was erected, between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. The function of this defensive enclosure of which only the tower remains was to watch the signals emitted by the coastal watchtowers and thus warn the population against possible invasions. Other notable elements are the semicircular access portal, paved and raised on five steps, two twin windows on the second floor and a quadrangular window with sill on the first floor, to the right of the portal; some buttresses reinforce the structure. The main room, on the second floor, has a rectangular plan. This tower is the only example of a 14th century "tower dwelling" preserved on the island. It is currently a cultural center with rooms for art, painting and photography exhibitions.
The tomb of Ramon Llull is located in the church of San Francisco in Palma de Mallorca. Made by Francesc Sagrera and Joan Llobet in 1487, although it remained unfinished. In the upper part we find the recumbent figure of the blessed, placed in a dejected way, in half relief, placing in its upper part two angels that carry his soul. The lower part was left unfinished, with a series of niches on which to place the sculptures of the liberal arts that we can still reconstruct mentally thanks to the lower corbels. Made of alabaster, it is a fine and delicate carving that contrasts the flamboyant excesses of the leaf litter with forms of extreme and meticulous realism in the sculpture of the protagonist.
It is presided over by a monument to Father Serra erected on the occasion of the 2nd centenary of his birth in 1913. It is made of Santanyí stone. You can see the coat of arms of the Franciscans, the Serra family and the town of Petra, as well as a commemorative inscription.
Basilica church with a single nave and side chapels. The nave is covered with a slightly pointed barrel vault. It has three bodies, one central and two lateral, where symmetry predominates. The first church was built between May 10 and early July 1890 under the invocation of the Mare de Déu del Carme. In 1914 the Stations of the Cross and a small organ were installed. From the first moment it was already seen that the worship space was insufficient and it was necessary to make an extension that went through several phases. It was not definitively inaugurated until August 1949.
Thanks to donations from parishioners and devotees, in 1917 began the construction of the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen del Puerto de Andratx. Once the presbytery and a chapel on both sides were finished, the church was blessed on December 25, 1918. However, the works were not completely finished until 1928. It houses the image of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of the port, whose feast day is celebrated on July 16 with a maritime procession
The natural park of the Llevant peninsula, with an area of 1,671 ha, comprises a large area of the mountains of Artà, and includes the highest peaks of the Serres de Llevant (Puig Morei, 564 m; Puig des Porrassar, 491 m; Puig de sa Tudossa, 441 m). The nature reserves of Cap de Ferrutx and Cap des Freu, in the municipalities of Artà and Capdepera, comprise two areas of coastal cliffs at the northern end of the Llevant peninsula.
Bird watchers have a specific place that provides them with information not only about birds, but also about the nature areas nearby. The centre is located in the area of La Gola in the Port de Pollença. La Gola is a small wetland zone formed by the confluence of the Gotmar and Sóller torrents, whose waters flow through the site before reaching the sea. Panels with itineraries to guide visitors have been set up. The location of the centre a few kilometres from the S'Albufereta and Albufera wetlands in Mallorca, as well as its proximity to the Tramuntana Mountains, makes it an ideal starting point for those interested in nature in general and bird watching in particular. The centre also meets educational goals related to the world of birds and nature conservation. A permanent exhibition introduces visitors to the islanl's birdlife, species and habitats.
Due to the posidonia it is impossible to see this small cove that is formed by pebbles and coarse gravel. This fluffy plant cover serves as an excellent base to spread out towels and enjoy the Mediterranean. The rocky seabed reaches depths of about 2.5 meters to 2 meters from the shore and is a perfect area for diving.
Cala Poncet is divided into at least two portions separated by a concrete terrace built on the same sand. The largest is about 80 meters long, although it is very narrow and is interrupted by rocks and garden walls of the cottages that crowd the seafront. The other portion is about 30 meters of fine sand. There are also other much smaller coves next to the restaurant. The terrace. The seabed is sandy and the depth is 3.5 meters at 100 meters from the shore and 2 meters at 50 meters. It is usually a very common anchorage place for locals who leave their boats moored to the buoys.
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