White clouds against a deep blue sky are reflected in the clear green water of the pond. What almost looks like a swimming pool is part of a sophisticated irrigation system. Turning the dry mountain in fertile ground. With the cypress trees and the neoclassical facade the impressive estate reminds of a Tuscan villa embedded in a lush park. In fact, Finca de Raixa at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains has Arab roots and a Roman touch. Today, the magic place is open to the public. Whether you…
Behind the Scenes: Open House Palma
This coming weekend, the city’s most emblematic buildings open their doors to the public. After last year’s huge success Open House Palma, the festival of architecture for non-architects, takes place for the second time. On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October you have the opportunity to visit more than 60 buildings and spaces that are normally not open to the public, or only for a fee. They represent the design, history and architecture of the capital of the Balearic Islands. Among the impressive…