Convent de Monti-sion de Palma, jesuit, catholic school in Palma, Majorca, Spain
The Convent de Monti-sion de Palma is a convent and church in central Palma de Mallorca, built on the remains of a former Jewish synagogue. The building features a single nave with small side chapels, barrel vaults overhead, and an ornate entrance finished in the late 1600s with distinctive twisted columns.
The building was constructed in the late 1500s after Jesuits arrived in Mallorca and established it as a center for education and community gathering. The Jesuits departed in 1767, yet the church has remained a significant landmark in Palma's history.
The convent carries the name Mount Zion, reflecting its religious significance in the community. Local stories about the site remain part of everyday conversation, shaping how residents relate to this corner of their city.
The building is open to visitors most days, except during religious services. Entry is free, and you can view the ornate facade with its distinctive columns from the street outside.
Local legend tells that the devil once tried to claim souls of those leaving the church, prompting Jesus to seal a particular exit with bricks to protect the faithful. In anger, the devil stirred up a persistent wind in the nearby alley, which is why Carrer del Vent remains notably breezy to this day.
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