Discover Sencelles: Church Art and the Legacy of Sor Francinaina Cirer

Church Art and Traces of Sor Francinaina Cirer

The Creu de terme de Can Maví wayside cross stands in the centre of Sencelles and is considered the oldest and most artistically interesting cross in the town. It dates from 1732 and is Baroque. The high altar of the church of Sant Pere is also Baroque: Albert Borguny created it in 1766. The altar includes a seated depiction of Saint Peter, created in 1811 by local artist Antoni Llabrés Mudoi. The two dates show that the furnishings include works from different periods.

The church of Sant Pere also has a chapel of Saint Agatha and a chapel of Saint John the Baptist with an apostle panel by Mateu López. At Plaça de l’Obra there is a small chapel with a set of Valencian tiles by Enrique Sanantonio. It depicts Saint Agatha, the patron saint of Sencelles. The route “Sencelles: les vies de l’esperit” explores the religious heritage through churches and places of worship, as well as traces of Blessed Sor Francinaina Cirer.

The convent of the Sisters of Charity is located in the birthplace of Blessed Sor Francinaina Cirer (1781–1855). She gave the house to the newly founded community in 1851. The convent includes an oratory with the Blessed’s tomb, a convent kitchen, a small cloister with an entrance hall, the Blessed’s room, and a museum room about her life and work. Together, these places and rooms give the religious heritage a biographical dimension: alongside the church artworks is the story of a woman who gave her birthplace to the community.

Archaeology and Local Festivals

The archaeological heritage of the municipality of Sencelles includes the Talayotic settlement of Son Fred. It dates from around 1000 BC and has large, well-preserved remains. These include a round structure made of large stone blocks with a central column. This adds a prehistoric theme to the religious art and history that feature prominently in the townscape and places of worship.

Festival traditions can also play a part in planning your trip. In the municipality of Sencelles, the Fira Major takes place on the third Sunday in May; the following Monday, the smaller, deeply rooted Firó brings the festivities to a close. The Embala’t festival is celebrated in August. It recalls the former harvest festival and its importance in the rural life of Sencelles’ ancestors. If you would like to plan your stay around one of these festivals, check the specific dates before travelling.

Cultural Themes as a Guide to Finding a Holiday Apartment

When looking for a holiday apartment in Sencelles, you can first decide what you want to focus on during your trip: would you like to concentrate mainly on church art and Cirer’s history, or should a festival tradition help determine when you travel? The first option follows enduring themes that have shaped the town’s history; with the second, the festival calendar becomes an important point of reference. This lets you connect your choice of destination with the discoveries you would like to focus on.

Mallorca as Part of a Wider Travel Plan

The most common way to travel to Mallorca is by plane to Palma de Mallorca Airport. The airport offers direct connections from many European cities to major Spanish and international cities. Check suitable connections before booking.

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