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The origin of the town of Manacor goes back to the times before the Islamic dominance. The submarine discoveries of objects found in Porto Cristo show that it was a Roman port. The remains of the basilicas of sa Carrotja and son Peretó prove the existence of well-established Christian communities.
Saint Vincent Ferrer came to Manacor in 1414. In 1576 the convent dedicated to the saint was founded, and after this the construction of the baroque church began. At the beginning of the following century the construction of the cloister began.
In 1879 the railroad line from Inca to Manacor was opened. About 1890 the construction of the new parish church Nostra Senyora dels Dolors began, located on the same place as the former churches. The most ancient of them had been documented in 1232 and had possibly been built upon an Arab mosque. The bell tower of the present church, an emblem of the town, measures 75 metres. In 1897 the first factory of artificial pearls, the famous Majorica, was founded. So Manacor became the business and industrial centre of Llevant. In 1912 Manacor received the title of town.
In 1936, during the Spanish Civil War, there was an attempted landing of Republican forces in the shores of Porto Cristo that was repelled by the Nationalists.
Culture: libraries, Manacor History Museum, Manacor Municipal Theatre, festivals, cultural promotions, Manacor Municipal Music and Dance School, municipal band, exhibition halls, tower of Ses Puntes, tower of els Enagistes, Plastic Arts Department, language services, head of the Mallorcan municipal school, toponimy, maintenance of the archaeological sites, etc.
Manacor's Road
Tourist road since it offers many points to make a halt and enjoy the beauty of the island. With a length of about 50 kilometers from Palma de Mallorca to Manacor, it can be accessed from many other places in the island.
Starting in Palma, the first landmark we arrive at is Pla de San Jordi, filled with waterwheels, which is now a typical island scene. Further, through the hills of Xorrigo, on the left hand, we arrive at the glass factory of Gordiola. here, we can admire how glass is made and transformed into beautiful art objects. Glass artisanship in Mallorca goes back to the XIV century. This factory keeps using the traditional techniques.
Algaida y Montuiri are just two of the many villages that you will find in your journey. A few kilometres further, we arrive at the village of Villafranca, melon-farming lands. This road runs ghrough the village and the stores on both sides are the highlight here. Fresh earth products in many stalls are sold.
Leaving Villafranca, we arrive at Manacor, a few kilometres away and the final destination of this journey. In this village, one may see how the famous pearls are processed and worked on as well as olive tree handicrafts.
Majorcan Caves (Estside of Mallorca, nearby Manacor, Felanitx and Son Severa)
Majorcan ground characteristics favour the formation of large caves in which water, during centuries; helps create stalacite and stalagmite forests. There are four major cave groups in Majorca.
The caves of Artà, in the east of the island, nearby Manacor, perfectly iluminated, offer the outstanding pillar, purgatory, hell or theatre room. During Jaime's I conquest, legend has it that thousands of Muslim nationals were found insede protecting their cattle. They were used by smuggles and pirates. The famous writer, Julio Verne, used to them as inspiration for his word, Journey to the Centre of the Earth. It has a room as big as the central vault of Palma's cathedral and a stalagmite 22 metres high. www.cuevasdearta.com
In the municipality on Manacor, one finds the caves of Hams and Drac. Hams cave group is located between sa Marineta and Portocristo. A natural cavity with an approximate length of 500 metres, tehy were discovered by Pedro aldentey in 1905. They are well know for their tree-shaped columns as well as for the underground lake and the "El sueño del Ángel" (Angel's Dream) room, where the visitor may stroll for 20 minutes in the midst of this magical world. There are twelve rooms, the outstanding one being Miramar room with a length of 150 metres, 80 metres width and 12 metres ceiling. In the past, they were used as burial grounds. www.cuevas-hams.com
The caves of Drac in Portocristo, were first explored in 1878. The island inhabitants thought they harboured a dragon, thus its name. In 1896, French palaeontologist E. Martel decided to go inside the cave by request of Archduke Lluis Salvador, who financed the expedition. A spectacular lake, now known as Lake Martel, was discovered. With its dimensions : 177 metres length, 40 metres wide and 9 metres depth, it is considered on the largest underground lakes in Europe and where daily classical music concerts are performed. Find complete information on : www.cuevasdrach.com
Near San Miguel's chapel and torrent, are the caves of ampanet, in San Miguel's peak. For centruies, its small hole was famous among shepherds and peasants. Nvertheless, it was Barolomé Xineta who made it accessible by enlarging the entrance hole. It is a compound, smaller in size, but still interesting for tourists.