Palma’s Plaça d’Espanya is the geographical kilometer zero of Mallorca. And it is busy day and night. Commuters on their way to the train, tourists waiting for the bus, kids meeting after school, people resting on a bench in the shade. A churro stand maybe, and most likely a couple of street musicians. In the midst of it all Gaspar Bennàzar’s Barometer, a genuine weather station where you get the recent Mallorca weather report. The square column with the strange gabled roof is often ignored…
Cementiri de Palma: Memento Mori
On All Saints’ Day people make their way to the cemetery. Following the tradition of visiting deceased family members and other loved ones. Many lay flowers on the graves and in front of the tombs, honoring the memory. Looking back to remember, at the same time foreseeing their own future. The Cementiri de Palma is a city of silence which you can visit any time of year. Size and architecture of Palma’s central cemetery alone are overwhelming. So is the wealth of details. Take your time and…