Currently Can Dusai is an architects’ office. The doorway is a modern segmental arch; the entrande has a modern small-cobble floor and a beam roof with two transversal main beams. On the left there is a medievalstyle old semicircular arch. A diminished archway leads to the patio, with the stairs at the back.
The house became the property of the Desclapers family in the 15th century. It was inherited by Francesc Rossinyol de Sagranada i Desclapers, who sold it to Bishop Bernat Nadal, who in turn made it the site of the Pureza de María Santísima girl’s school (founded in 1809 in calle de la Pau), and which was reorganised in 1870 by Gaietana Alberta Giménez, Mother Alberta.
In 1576 this house was the property of the heirs of Pere Sampol. In 1685 it belonged to the heirs of the presbyter Josep Morales. In 1818 it was owned by Marià Fuster. Afterwards it came to be owned by the Escafí family. An entrance with a beam roof leads to the uncovered patio, by means of a semicircular arch; the stairs are on the left, and have a fine iron railing. The coach houses are at the back.
Can Sureda is a manor house dated from the 16th century, being restored during the following century. This three storey building with a trimmed and whitewashed facade has an asymmetric and scatty disposition of the apertures. Its impressive entrance, a stone round arch portal, is dated from the 16th century. The two balconies with iron rails, the cellar large window and the scupper on the corner of the building are also impressive and worth a look.
This building is located under the sanctuary of Sant Salvador. Local youths attended school here from 1934 until the 70’s. The building stands as a unique entity. It has three floors and a basement. It is worth noting the contrast between the geometry of the volume and its asymmetrical openings. Access is located on the right side of the main facade. Currently, the building is host to the offices of the Education department, carrying out a number of adult-education related activities.
The magnificient estate of Son Mas, located on the top of a hill, rules over the valley of the town of Andratx. After the conquest, this estate emerged from the merging of the Islamic hamlets of Buendía y Cornuatera (Mount Cornador). It faces Mount Cornador in the north, the Libio hamlet (Son Luís and Sa Juvera) in the east, Sa Coma stream in the south, and the town of Andratx in the west. Currently the estate functions as the Town Hall of Andratx.
The building is located at the very heart of the village: the square Plaça d’Espanya. This eclectic-historicist building was created by Miquel Dalmau, in 1882. The lower section of the façade is clad in Majorcan marble. The upper part of the building boasts a clock and an octagonal zinc shrine, housing a bell, and crowned with a weather vane. Is was inaugurated on January 27th 1884. When you access the building, on you left you can see the old shield of the city of Llucmajor, dating from 1626.
The impressive structure of the “Torre de Sa Mola” is located 80 meters above sea level, over the peninsula of La Mola. A military construction from the 15th century, it is part of the intrincate net of watchtowers used to protect the island from the pirates that devastated Mallorca between the 15th and 17th centuries. Also known as “Torre de Sant Carles” and “Torre Vella d’Andratx”, the tower was built in 1590 as part of the system of coastal towers designed by Joan Binimelis. It was based on a system of codes and signs that quickly prevented the population from the arrival of pirates. At the end of 16th century “La Torre de Sa Mola” was equipped with two pieces of artillery in order to defend the population. This defense mechanism was used until the end of the 19th century, when the tower was definitely abandoned as documented by Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria. Currently ,the impressive presence of “Torre de Sa Mola”, with a width of 15 meters and a height of 11 meters, offers the visitor magnificent views, and keeps watching over the peninsula from the green space of “Carrer Ullastre”, at the residential area of La Mola.
It is one of the most spectacular and emblematic spots of the municipality. For that reason, the Cultural Heritage Departmet, ruled by Katia Rouarch (PI), has decided to fully restore it and to leave it like new. Built in 1784, it can be observed from almost everywhere in Andratx, besides it offers excellent views over the region. It is the only public mill of the three flour mills existing in the area. It was partially restored seven years ago, but in 2012 a strong storm damaged it and destroyed the “capell”, among other elements. With considerable assistance from Consell de Mallorca, it has now been fully restored. With a cost of 12,000 Euros funded by both entities, besides of its patrimonial value, the mill is also a great tourist attraction. Moreover, in the short-tem it is also planned to restore the whole plot of Sa Planeta, including the road and the signage of the area. The Cultural Heritage Department organizes different visits with the pupils of the municipality in order to show its magnificent location, the working of the flour mills and the history of the surroundings.
Sculptural ensemble made in bronze; it represents the infant Jaume (who would be the future Jaume IV), son of King Jaume III, holding the lifeless body of his father and a flag of the ancient Kingdom of Mallorca. The Battle of Llucmajor is the most important battle in the history of the Kingdom of Mallorca. It took place on October 25, 1349 in Llucmajor, in the place known since then as Camp de sa Batalla (the battlefield). In this combat, the troops of Pedro IV of Aragon defeated those of Jaume III of Mallorca. After the defeat, Pedro IV incorporated the kingdom of Mallorca to the crown of Aragon.
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