Felanitx - Majorca - Spain
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GeoRams
N 39° 28.088 E 003° 08.875
31S E 512723 N 4368738
3 Sundials in close proximity, two on the Church itself, one old without gnomon and one new, and one on a wall near the well in front of the Church.
Coordinates are for the approximate area in front of the Church.
Waymark Code: WM8V4
Location: Spain
Date Posted: 03/12/2006
Views: 61
Felanitx has the reputation of being one of the best-kept towns in Mallorca. The town is located close to Porto Colom on the coast, right in the heart of one of the major wine producing areas. It is also the centre of the blue tile manufacturing industry and the major growing area for Mallorca's green capers. You can buy all these things at the Sunday morning market that is held on the steps leading to the church.
The church of San Miguel is very important to the town. At the front is a memorial to the 414 people that died in the town when a wall collapsed in 1844. Beneath the rose window you can see the Archangel Michael standing on the Devil's head.
The town was named by Queen Maria Cristina in 1886. On top of the hill you will find the fortress and castle that played an important role in the Arab resistance. In this area you will also find the Sanctuary of San Salvador with its impressive monument, visible for miles.
Sundial Type: Vertical - Wall mounted dial plate
Related Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Only one log per location per person. You should log your own waymarked sundials as well.
GPS in photo optional.