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Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa

Plaça Cartoixa, Valldemossa, Illes Balears

Description

The Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa (Cartoixa de Valldemossa) was originally built in the 13th century as a palace for King Sancho of Majorca but was bequeathed to Carthusian monks in 1399. It was thus used as a monastery up until the ecclesiastical confiscations of 1835 after which some of the cells were rented out. The most famous lodgers were the composer Frédéric Chopin and the writer George Sand, with her family in 1838-39. That cell has now been turned into a museum and the admission fee includes a 15mins Chopin recital played several times a day.

Access & Transport

The monastery is in Valldemosa, 18km north of Palma along the Ma-110. Bus 203 goes to the town.

Instructions & Recommendations

The 15mins piano recitals are scheduled at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:15 and 14.15

Meta review

The monastery is regularly featured in travel guides and blogs but online reviews are quite mixed because there is not that much to see, at least considering the price charged - and there is an extra fee to see the Chopin & Sand cell which draws the ire of many visitors. There are some good views from the terrace at the back.

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity environmentally neutral and socially marginally positive as fees help preserve the region's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

A good cultural activity for those who have already seen the highlights of Mallorca - not great value though, and probably of little interest to children.

Key positive

Insights into the region's history

Nice views and surroundings

Key negative

Expensive considering the content

Suitability

Our research suggests the monastery is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 40m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 17:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 16:00

Sunday -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€12
11
Adult
16 - 64
€12
11
Teen & Young
11 - 15
€6
11
Child
3 - 10
€0
0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
0
10% discount when purchased online

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