Today we are going to explain you somethings about the history of Mallorca. Mallorca was an important place for the trade in the Mediterranean sea, and everyone was interested in it. Because of that, it has been conquered many times and this is the origin of our multicultural origins: Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans the Byzantines, Muslims and finally Jaume I, the conqueror from the kingdom of Aragon.
Jaume I divided Mallorca between his feudal lords and built many important uildings such as our Cathedral. The Cathedral was built in 1300 were the ancient muslim market was. The first architect was Ponç des Coll, but because it wasn't finished until 1601, it had many different architecs. Isn't that interesting?
In fact, there exist many curious things about our island, guys. Do you want to konw some? Here's a list:
1. Valldemossa is the highest village of the island, it is 420 m high!
2. Fréderic Chopin, the musician, lived during four months in Valldemossa in the winter of 1838.
3. The Castle of Bellver is the only round castle in Europe.
4. Rafa Nadal, the tennis player, is from Manacor, a village on the west coast of the island.
We think our home is a wonderful place to go on vacations, but as you now know we've got a fascinating history. Boys, are you excited to come over? What did you know already about us? Please comment below to let us know!
Hugs from Daniel and Ariadna.
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