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Raixa

Raixa en la Guía de Mallorca
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Raixa en la Guía de Mallorca

Raixa, historical and artistic manor house, Cultural Interest Asset (BIC). Its gardens stand out next to the main building.

Update 12/02/23. Raixa is a manor house of Arab origin, old Islamic farmhouse. It is located 12km from Palma next to the Sierra de Tramuntana and belongs to the municipality of Bunyola.

Its entrance is free, here the visitor can see a historic manor house with beautiful gardens, also offers extensive information of the Sierra de Tramuntana.

"Raixa over the years has belonged to various noble families."

After the conquest of Mallorca in 1229 Raixa has belonged to several noble families. The most significant character for the history of Raixa was Cardinal Antonio Despuig who was born in 1745. Cardinal Despuig promoted the most important reform of Raixa that gives the current appearance, made important changes in the main building and coordinated the design of the gardens.

Due to its high historical and artistic value in 1993, Raixa was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC). In 2002 Raixa became a public space when it was acquired by the Fundación Parques Nacionales together with the Consell de Mallorca.

"Raixa stands out for its beautiful gardens and outdoor areas."

A very prominent point of Raixa are its gardens, designed mainly by Giovanni Lazzarini. Also on the outside next to the main building stands the large stair with various fountains and a beautiful pond of large dimensions. Next to the pond there is a path that climbs a small mountain with a viewpoint, a hermitage and a temple.

Near Raixa we find the towns of Bunyola, Deiá or Valldemossa where the emblematic building of La Cartuja stands out.

How to arrive:

Raixa is 12 km from Palma. The Ma-11 road in the direction of Soller passes next to Raixa.


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