“The most beautiful place in the world” Frédéric Chopin History Events and Festivities What to Visit Famous People
Municipality of the island of Mallorca and 17 km. Away from the Festes de la Beata (July 28th) Birthplace of Santa Catalina Thomas. Birthplace of the most venerated The village of Valldemossa has hosted throughout the story countless capital, Palma de Mallorca. Situated at 436 meters above sea level, saint in the island, Catherine Thomas who was born in Valldemossa artists who would not escape the spell of this charming valley. Many of is part of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range that stretches 80 From the canonization of Catherine Thomas in 1930, the Santa in 1531. At an early age expressed her religiosity and her determination them continue working even now covered by the inspiration of its light. km along the entire northern coast of the island. The origin (Muza valldemossina became the patron saint of Valldemossa. The festivities to join a monastic institution. 1553 Entered the Augustinian convent Valley) is explained by the influence of Islamic rule in Mallorca, for in her honor are the most important for the people of Santa Maria Magdalena de Palma, where currently her incorrupt In first case we highlight the most relevant figure: 300 years after the invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in 711. Vallde- of Valldemossa. Hundreds of people body can be worshiped. Santa Catalina Thomàs, better known as the Beateta. mossa is rich in springs and being surrounded by a rich and luxuriant attend with devotion from all over Born in Valldemossa in 1531, her exemplary life, Real Cartuja. This monastery, originally a royal residence, founded and compassionate has remained in the heart of the Ma- vegetation (olive trees, oaks and almond trees, etc ...) offers visitors the island. The epicenter of the celebration is called inhabited by Carthusian monks since 1399-1835, hosted the piannist llorcan. Since her death she has been venerated as a a sense of calm and quiet secular. Its narrow and steep, narrow streets and Polish composer Frederick Chopin and George Sand, French writer "Carro Triomfal" (procession saint. She was beatified in 1792. The town cellebrates have a special charm. Valldemossa is the birthplace town of the most in the winter 1838-1839. Its museum houses memorabilia of the in her honor the most important festivity of the year. venerated saint in the island, Catalina Thomas who was born in “la Beata”): Year after year romantic couple and samples of art and culture from the XV to XX. Valldemossa in 1531 and died considered like a saint in Palma in one girl aged 6 years is The Archduke Luis Salvador (S’Arxiduc). He arrived in 1574. Also notable for its location is the original parish church of the chosen to represent the Palace of King Sancho. Palace built by King James II for his son Santa in a procession Sancho in Mallorca who reigned 1311-1324. From 1801-1802 D. Mallorca for the first time in 1867. He established in XIIIth, although renovated extensively in the s. XVIII. The main Valldemossawith the acquisition of several properties through the main streets Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (famous minister of King Charles IV) attraction of Valldemossa has been and is, without doubt, the monastery and made important studies on the Mediterranean. His of the village. was imprisoned in the Tower until he was transferred to the Castillo of La Cartuja. Here you visit the rooms where there stayed some of de Bellver. In 1906 and 1913 these walls have housed the great legacy: “Die in wörter Balearen und bild” was crucial the best of French romanticism of XIX century: the famed Polish Nicaraguan poet Ruben Dario Carthusian who seeked great inspiration to know and promote the Balearic Islands. composer Frederic Chopin and his companion, the writer Aurore Dupin, Festival of Saint Bartholomew (August 24) for his writings. Among the architectural elements should be highlighted Festivities in honor of Saint Bartholomew patron of the Vila de better known by her nickname of George Sand. Traces of their brief the steps of the Ave Maria with its drawbridge and the Medallion of Frédéric Chopin and George Sand (Aurore Dupin). Valldemossa. Many cultural events and ceremonies, music and sports (December 1838 - February 1839) but intense stay has San Bruno (Jaume Blanquer, 1623), the “Torre dels host" and cloister Polish composer born in Warsaw in 1810, spent three led since then a ceaseless pilgrimage. activities are held, with the cooperation and participation of villagers, of Santa Maria. months in Valldemossa with his partner George Sand famous people and local authorities. and her two children in a monastery cell at La Cartuja. Other famous people have left their indelible mark Coll i Bardolet foundation. This foundation aims to preserve, exhibit Chopin composed several Preludes as well as other and publicize the pictorial work of Josep Coll Bardolet, illustrious among valldemossa’s people: the famous Ruben Piano Concertos works. George Sand wrote the literary work “A Winter son of Valldemossa, as well as his private collection owned Dario, Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, Santiago in Mallorca”. In 1930, Joan Marie Thomas Mallorcan composer creates the by the foundation, and promote the fine arts in general. Rossiñol, His Royal Highness the Archduke of Austria Chopin Festival with the active collaboration of spouses Boutroux- www.fccollbardolet.org Ludwig Salvator, 5 Kms away form the village is Ferrà. Over 29 editions, the Cloister of the Cartuja has hosted many Miramar, former residence of the Archduke. At prestigious performers that year after year have left an indelible Costa Nord. Home to the Sustainable Foundation Miramar centuries before the eminent phi- of the Balearic Islands. It was created by an Other important writers who have visited Valldemossa memory. www.festivalchopin.com losopher Ramon Llull founded (1276) a initiative of the actor Michael Douglas, thanks are Jorge L. Borges. Argentine writer, one of the most Franciscan monastery that developed the to his meeting with the North Coast Mallorca outstanding authors of the twentieth century literature. first school of Oriental languages in and the trajectory of the Archduke Luis Rubén Darío. The Nicaraguan poet, author of “island Europe, intended to instruct the Salvator. In Costa Nord concert series, of gold” in reference to Mallorca, visited the island in gastronomic events, exhibitions, plays, guided missionaries in Africa. 1906 and 1913, and M. Gaspar de Jovellanos, writer, Panoramic Views tours of the Serra de Tramuntana are held. politician and illustrated Spanish. He was banished to Another place to visit is the www.costanord.es Mallorca for political reasons the first time in 1801 at Ermita. Situated at the foot of Port of Valldemossa (Sa Marina). 6 km away from the village, at the the Royal Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa, and Ermita de Valldemossa. Unique place for subsequently transferred to prison Bellver Castle in the a mountain near Valldemossa, foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, accessed by a narrow and steep road, meditation of the spirit. Fabulous views over city of Palma. 4 km towards Deia, and inte- we find this small fishing port and a charming cove of crystalline waters. the Mediterranean. Respect the silence of grated in a place of unparalleled the religious community. (Ctra Valldemossa- The Port of Valldemossa offers visitors a privileged environment. At the same time, Valldemossa has been a place of inspiration for beauty, in it a small community Deia, km. 4) both local and foreign painters and sculptors who have come to of hermits devote their lives to Mirador Puig de sa Moneda. Sightseeing spot created by Archduke Luis appreciate the light and the environment for the creation of their prayer and penance. It is kindly Salvator, from which magnificent views to the coast and the village of Miramar. Old Monastery founded by the philo- sopher Ramon Llull in 1276. Throughout the works. Prominent names such as José María Alcover, Mónica Areilza, requested to respect the silence Valldemossa. This viewpoint is located on the Urbanitzación George Sand, history passed through different hands, including Nils Burwitz, Paco Carvajal, Josep Coll i Bardolet, Jaime Colorao, during the visit. Moreover, the 3.5 km from the Vila of Valldemossa on Banyalbufar direction. those of various monastic orders: Cistercians, Bartomeu Ferrà, Rafa Forteza, Josep Guinovart, Erwin Hubert, James fabulous views over the Medi- Dominicans, Jeromes, hermits, and so on. In 1485 Lambourne, J.B. Laurens, Masaya, Eliseu Meifren, Pilar Montaner, terranean will transfer a leisu- Mirador Miranda des Lladoners. the first printing of Majorca was settled. After a Carlos Nogueira, Bernat Reüll, Santiago Russiñol, Lourdes Sampol, rely mood to enjoy the harmony Prime setting at the foot of the Royal few centuries, in 1872, Archduke Luis Salvator John Sargent, Pedro & Jacobo Sureda, Margareth Sweeny, Claudio of the environment. In short, Monastery and Palace King Sancho where of Austria bought it and made an important work Torcigliani, Xim Torrens and Bruno Zupán. And also for the following a village urbanistically un- the visitor can enjoy a unique view of of restoration. Unique place for meditation of the musicians and performers, musical groups, dancers and writers as changed for centuries, inha- Valldemossa village and the valley, spirit. Fabulous views over the Mediterranean. relevant as : José Carlos Llop, Bartomeu Calatayud, Bartomeu bited by a warm loving people through which the city of Palma can Respect the silence of the religious community. Estaràs - El Parado de Valldemossa, Els Valldemossa, Miquela Lladó, (Valldemossa-Deia, km. 4) www.sonmarroig.com with a respectful visitor. be seen. Ivan Martin, Ivan Nagy and Marilyn Burn, among others. AROMAS Gran café Chocolates · Tés · Helados y Sorbetes Tapas C/ Rosa, 24 - 07170 Valldemossa Tel. 971 61 61 85
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