Museum of Pollença

The Pollença Museum is to be found in the old Dominican convent. The convent, built between 1588 and 1616, was occupied by Dominican friars until 1836, when it was closed at the time of the sale of church lands. Since 1975 is has become a cultural centre where concerts and theatrical performances take place, and also houses the Pollença Museum. .

The name of Pollença appears related to the world of art since the first years of the XX century, when artists came from Paris, such as Anglada Camarasa, Tito Cittadini and later many others such as Mir or De Creft, attracted by its international renown.

In the 60s the Salon Estival de Pintura was created, now known as the International Plastic Arts Contest, which throughout its history has formed the basis of the Pollença Museum.

The museum also houses a group of Gothic Rededos, archaeological pieces, a Buddhist 'mandala' and the Atilio Boveri collection.

More information on the web dedicated to it by the Pollença Town Council: Museo de Pollença

More information about Pollença: WebPollencina

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Photo: © Ajuntament de Pollença

Datum: 21/10/2000

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