So sang Loft in their 1996 single “Mallorca”. Loft a German band founded by two Jamaican brothers Courtney and Richard Williams had a number of chart hits with their earlier singles but this one unfortunately didn’t but became a club favourite. However as we grow older we start to appreciate a different side to Mallorca.
For the past 40 years we have been driving past the Cathedral in Palma. It looks equally as magnificent in the day as it does at night. But never have we taken the time to stop and visit.
What impresses you most if the height of the nave, it is the 44 metres high, Notre-Dame is Paris by comparison is a mere 33 metres. Over 60 stained glass windows beautifully illuminate the interior. The most spectacular being the central rose window.
Construction on the cathedral began in 1229 and was finally completed in 1601. It did go through a period of reconstruction at the turn of the 20th century and Antonio Gaudi at one point just charge. After 14 years he fell out with the contractor but the results of his work can still be seen today.
Especially dramatic is the enormous crown-of-thorns illuminated canopy that hangs over the altar; although attributed to Gaudi, the work was actually completed by one of his pupils and a colleague.
The island as we discovered has a large number of churches that are worthy of a visit. Like this one in Soller. The Church of Saint Bartholomew was built between 1688 and 1733, and designed by Joan Rubió. Inside are some really beautiful Baroque and Gothic altar pieces.
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