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Manacor is one of the largest towns on Majorca. It is situated in a flat
zone at the feet of a mountain range known as "Serra de Llevant". In
1300 King Jaime II founded the town on what were the remains of a Muslim
settlement. The first industry of the region, besides tourism, is the
production and export of furniture and pearls. As for the cultural
attractions of the town, and as happens in other places, these are
concentrated in the oldest built up areas. Here in the old quarters, as
in most other towns, is the most ancient built -up area. In the "Plaza
del Mercado" (square) the parish of "Santa María" (late Gothic style) is
found the worshipped image of the "Cristo Crucificado", which according
to popular belief arrived by sea to Porto Cristo after a frightful
storm. Other interesting sites are: "La capilla del Rosario" (parish),
the "Claustro de San Vicente Ferrer" (cloister), the tower of "Ses
Puntes" (a fortified house of the 14th century) and the "Caserío de los
Puig" (manor). Also worth a visit is the Municipal Archaeological
Museum. The port of Manacor is named Porto Cristo and is situated on the
coast 13km away from the town. In the past it was a fishing port whose
origins are dated back in the 12th century. Today it is a flourishing
tourist centre, which besides the attractive beaches is famous for the
natural caves of "Drach" and "Hams". These two natural caves have given
the locality worldwide celebrity. There is a natural lake within the
Drach Caves in Which musicians perform concerts while moving along the
lake in boats. |
