Valldemossa
Valldemossa | |
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Map of Valledemossa in Mallorca | |
Valldemossa Location in Majorca Valldemossa Valldemossa (Balearic Islands) Valldemossa Valldemossa (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 39°42′N 2°37′E | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Balearic Islands |
| Province | Balearic Islands |
| Judicial district | Valldemossa |
| Founded | 123 BC |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.6 km2 (6.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 1,945 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7017 |
| Dialing code | 971 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish |
Valldemossa is a village and municipality on the island of Majorca, part of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It is famous for one landmark: the Royal Charterhouse of Valldemossa, built at the beginning of the 14th century, when the mystic and philosopher Ramon Llull lived in this area of Majorca.
Since the 19th century Valldemossa has been promoted internationally as a place of outstanding beauty, largely as a result of the affection of distinguished traveller and cultural writer, the Austrian Archduke Ludwig Salvator. Valldemossa is the birthplace of Catalina Thomas, Mallorca's patron saint.
Valldemossa is a very attractive tourist destination, as it shows early Spanish culture. There are many shops and restaurants to indulge in Spanish culture.