Mallorca Magazine
Have you ever wondered how life looked like behind the ancient walls of the medieval buildings in Palma’s casco antiguo? Travel back in time to the 17th century when aristocrats and rich townspeople inhabited the gems of the old town that now…
Remember the Woody Allen film that – other than its title suggests – is rather the story of two Spanish painters than that of two American tourists? I could picture them visiting the great collection of the Fundación Juan March. The museum is…
It’s the dog days of summer, right now. From time to time I seek shelter from both the crowds and the heat at urban oases like S’Hort del Rei, the Orange Garden at the cultural center of Sa Nostra, Jardí del Bisbe or the cloister of Sant…
We all know these popular places in our hometowns that we urgently want to visit but for some reason never make it – until friends come around visiting. For me, the Castell de Bellver has been one of those places for many years. I still…
In February, Palma is like a beautiful woman wearing no make-up on her day off. The sky’s blue is rather a shade of light grey, and the tall plane trees look strangely naked without leaves. The city seems to slow down, and many restaurants and…
One of Palma’s greatest treasures is its museum for contemporary art. You don’t care for museums? Be sure, this one will inspire you. Because Es Baluard is not just a nice building for exhibitions – it’s a marvelous Renaissance fortress…
When talking about La Lonja most people refer to the lively quarter close to the harbor with its many bars and restaurants. My first thought, however, goes straight to the noble building that gave the name to this barrio – La Llotja, Palma’s…
The opening of an exhibition at night is a wonderful occasion to get together, meet interesting people and celebrate the artist and his work in a casual atmosphere. Even more compelling is the famous daytime vernissage at the beginning of…