Capella de la Sang

chapel of capella de la sang in muro old town mallorca

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Former almshouse, Chapel of Blood

The Blood Chapel, or Casa de l’Almoina, as the chapel is also called, is located close to the ethnological museum of Mallorca.

The Chapel of Blood, is a small church construction built between 1414 – 1428 and is the oldest religious building in Muro and the surrounding area. The name, ‘Chapel of Blood’, comes from the homage paid at the altar to the Christ of Blood (Christo de la Sangre).

The Chapel of Blood was constructed on will of the generous priest, Jaume Mollet, who had bequeathed all he had to allow this church to be built. Mollet wanted the church to be used for collecting food for the poor, to worship the Christ and for juries to meet. According to municipal documents, up through the Middle Ages the small church has also been used as a school.

Originally, the church was constructed at another place in town, but was moved twice during the twentieth century, namely in 1905 and in 1973.

The small chapel is built in typical ‘repoblación’ style, which among other things, is characterized by the basilica style we know from churches in most of Europe.

Above the entrance at the main facade, you can see a relief paying homage to both the Christ and Juame Mollet.

If you are in Muro on Maundy Thursdag, you can attend or watch the procession through town, in which the image of the Christ of Blood from the altar in this church is carried in front of the parade.

The Chapel of Blood, was declared a cultural treasure or asset, by the Mallorcan government in 2003.

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Muro

Muro is a charming and diverse area found in the northern part of Mallorca. The municipality is part of the region called Pla de Mallorca, a region that is generally characterized by rural traditions and agricultural activities. However, Muro is also a coastal area with a highly developed tourism industry full of great hotels with state of the art amenities. The old town of Muro is a great place to go sightseeing, there is a number of interesting points of interests and attractions to visit which tell the story of the area. One of the best times to visit Muro’s old town, is during the fall season when some of the major traditions are celebrated such as thew autumn and pumpkin fair.

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