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The Llotja was built as a merchants’ stock exchange. Designed by the Mallorcan sculptor Guillem Sagrera (who also worked on the cathedral) and completed in 1448, it is the culmination of civilian Gothic building on the island. Its mercantile past well behind it, Sa Llotja is now used for temporary exhibitions.
The steeple of the Santa Eulalia church rises behind an apartment building.
Tootling around the island on my motorscooter I took these snaps of houses I salivated over. I love the rock style!!
I also love the PURE WHITE homes so common in around the Mediterranean (think Greece). It's amazing just how white-white they are. Pristine!
Even cemeteries have architectural interest, no? I find them to be fascinating.
You'll find windmills all over the island...even inside the city of Palma. Many of them are in ruins, but many are still pretty intact. Imagine back in the old days the vanes covered in thick canvas, spinning in the breeze, to grind out your morning cup of coffee. HA!! Ok, maybe grains....
Known as the Placa del Toros (Plaza of the Bulls) or Baleares Coliseu (Baleares Coliseum), this place is located smack dab in the middle of a housing development in Palma. One second you're driving down a street of 6-8 story apartment buildings and then you turn the corner and WHAM there it is! Built in 1928 it is no longer used for bull fights but for events and concerts and it can seat up to 11,000 people.
Surprisingly, I see a lot of homes painted in this color. With the hot sun, you'd think everything would be white, white, white, but that's not the case here. Plus, you'd think they'd stay away from red since it, presumably, would fade fast. But, I guess not. I love the color.
Fancy schmancy front door.
That's it for now. Till next time!
