In what months of the year is the Pollença Festival celebrated?
It has traditionally been held during the summer nights of July and August, in the incomparable setting of the old patio of the Santo Domingo convent, with a neat and demanding program that aims to bring classical music closer to the public from its different artistic aspects. The Festival has been offering a magnificent cultural oasis for six decades, to Pollencinians and residents, and also to visitors who decide to choose Pollença as a quality tourist destination.
What day is 'mercat' day in Pollença?
Every Sunday, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Pollença town market is held in the center of town. This market has a total of 300 points of sale, among which you can find food products, crafts, footwear, clothing... It takes place between Plaza Major and Plaza de Ca les Monnares and surrounding areas, and today In addition to these items we can also find any kind of typical products from the island of Mallorca. Fountain
Between what centuries was the Convent of Santo Domingo, in Pollença, built?
Between the 16th and 17th centuries, the Dominicans built this beautiful building whose cloister hosts one of the main classical music meetings in the world every year. The Dominicans occupied the church and the convent until 1833, at which time the complex was confiscated, and a few years later the State transferred it to the Pollença City Council.
In what month are the Cala Sant Vicenç festivities celebrated?
Summer festivals in Cala Sant Vicenç are held in the month of August. As is characteristic of this type of celebration, the festivals include sporting, recreational, cultural and religious events. Although initially these festivals were celebrated during the month of July, they are now organized in mid-August.
Where did Winston Churchill stay when he first visited Pollença?
The most illustrious person who lived in the rooms of the Formentor Hotel was Sir Winston Churchill. The British politician arrived for the first time in Formentor in December 1935. It was a week of political strategies and it was enough for Churchill to establish his future international policy and, since then, to have a room with his name in the hotel. It was 222, with sea views and a pool table, where Churchill, as Prime Minister, spent so many weeks until his death.
What was the first public fountain in Pollença?
The Font del Lleò (Lion Fountain) was the first public fountain in Pollença, since until its construction in 1813 the population was supplied with water through wells and cisterns. But this system was clearly insufficient to cover the needs of the people of Pollensa, who suffered severe droughts every summer and had experienced notable population growth in recent times.
In which gardens of Pollença do we find a medieval Gothic tower?
Despite its modernity, the Joan March Gardens house a part of Pollença's history inside. And in this area is the Desbrull Tower, a medieval Gothic tower that belonged to the old manor house of one of the best-known families in Pollença, the Desbrull family, which has been known since the Conquest of Mallorca in the 13th century.
In which emblematic place in Pollença have Rafa Nadal, Rudy Fernández and Gareth Bale, among others, gotten married?
Conceived in the 17th century as a defense point against pirates, Sa Fortalesa was transformed at the beginning of the 20th century into a residence for the numerous artists who visited Pollença. Its location on an arm of land that juts out into the sea has meant that it has been chosen by numerous well-known faces, such as Nadal, Bale and Rudy Fernández, among others, to celebrate their weddings in the strictest privacy.
What day is the Port de Pollença market celebrated?
The Port de Pollença market is held every Wednesday, between 08:00 and 1:30 p.m., in Plaza Miquel Capllonch, right next to the Virgen del Carmen church. It began in 1986 and, although it is a newly created market, at the beginning it already had 50 or 60 points of sale. Currently we can find a total of 197 points of sale, among which are those selling food, fruits and vegetables, crafts, clothing, footwear and gift items, as well as plants and other typical products of the island.
What day is the festival of the Mare de Deu del Carme, patron saint of Port de Pollença, celebrated?
On July 16 and in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of the Port de Pollença parish. There is a boat tour of the Bay of Pollença, in addition to a whole set of religious, civic and cultural events. Among these, the proclamation that opens the festivities stands out, as well as the festivals, concerts, popular dances and a long etcetera.
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