Santuari de Monti-Sión, Catholic pilgrimage church and monastery in Porreres, Spain.
The Santuari de Monti-Sión is a pilgrimage monastery on a hilltop in Mallorca with a church, cloister, and auxiliary buildings. It sits at 248 meters elevation surrounded by pine, carob, and wild olive trees.
The complex was founded in the 14th century and served as an important pilgrimage destination for religious communities on the island. In 1530, a Latin grammar school opened to prepare students for university studies.
The chapel displays religious artwork and carvings on its interior walls that shape the spiritual experience of visitors who come to pray.
The complex is reached via a 1.8-kilometer road with a gentle climb that leads to lodging and a restaurant serving regional food. Plan to visit during daylight hours to walk the paths easily and enjoy the views.
The access road is lined with Gothic columns representing the Seven Sorrows and Joys of Mary, turning the climb into a spiritual journey. The cloister itself has an unusual five-sided shape, which is uncommon in monastic architecture.
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