Heritage

A Journey through the History and Culture of Mallorca

Heritage route in Binissalem

Binissalem is not only known for its exceptional wines but also for its rich historical and cultural heritage. It is home to a wide variety of monuments and architectural heritage elements such as Baroque houses and possessions, along with other landmarks like mills, wells, and wayside crosses. Together, they perfectly reflect the history and tradition of the municipality throughout the centuries. The Binissalem Heritage Route allows visitors to discover these treasures and learn more about the history of this town, which has played an important role in shaping Mallorca’s cultural landscape.

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Railway Station

Gaspar Vallès Street, 9-11

The Binissalem Railway Station, inaugurated at the end of the 19th century, is a testament to the importance of the railway in the region’s economic and social development. This station was a key point for transporting goods, especially wine and stone, Binissalem’s emblematic products. The footwear industry also became the town’s economic engine during much of the 20th century. The station’s architecture preserves historical elements that evoke the golden age of rail on the island. Today, it remains an important connection point for residents and tourists who wish to explore Mallorca by train.

City Hall

Concepció Street, 7

The Binissalem Town Hall is an emblematic building located in the heart of the municipality. Built in the 17th century, this 19th-century-style building with neoclassical influences reflects the wealth and growth of the town during that period. The Town Hall is not only the administrative center of Binissalem but also a symbol of its history and heritage. Inside, visitors can find historical documents, photographs narrating the town’s evolution over the years, and the municipal archive. It was renovated at the end of the 19th century, again in the 1970s, and during 2010–2011.

Santa Maria de Robines Church

Church Square

The Church of Santa Maria de Robines, built in the 18th century on the remains of an earlier church, is one of Binissalem’s most important monuments. Of Baroque style, the church stands out for its impressive façade—especially the side facing the square—and its bell tower, the second highest in Mallorca, which majestically rises as a visual landmark of the town, visible from several kilometers away. It also preserves Gothic elements, such as the main portal, and Neo-Gothic features like part of the bell tower, inaugurated in the early 20th century. It is the third temple built on this site.

Stone Masons (Picapedrers)

Church Square

Stone masons have been a crucial figure in Binissalem’s history. The tradition of stone carving in this municipality goes back centuries and has significantly contributed to Mallorca’s architectural landscape. Binissalem stone, a high-quality and durable limestone known as piedra viva, has been used in the construction of numerous historical buildings throughout the island. Stone masons are honored in a sculpture dating from 1986, created by Binissalem-born artist Guillem Terrassa Pol “Mequis.” It reflects the importance of these craftsmen and their art of stonework, a tradition kept alive through workshops and demonstrations for visitors and commemorated annually at the Fira de la Pedra i l’Artesania (Stone and Craft Fair).

Farmers and Grape Harvesters (Pagesos Vermadors)

Church Square

The Pagesos Vermadors, or simply Vermadors as they are known in the town, represent Binissalem’s winegrowing farmers, who have cultivated and harvested vineyards for generations. This group is fundamental to the municipality’s cultural and economic identity. The grape harvest festivities, the Festa des Vermar, celebrated every September, pay tribute to these workers with traditional activities, parades, and competitions. The Pagesos Vermadors are a symbol of the effort and dedication that have made Binissalem a benchmark in wine production. These sculptures, dating from 1985, are also the work of Guillem Terrassa Pol “Mequis.”

Can Tiró de ses Bolles

Pere Estruc Street, 2

Can Tiró de ses Bolles, a building dating between the 17th and 19th centuries, has been restored to preserve its original structure. It is of traditional style with Mannerist influences, visible in the details of its openings: the portal voussoirs and other rusticated pieces, the upper-story windows with bolles (stone spheres) over the triangular pediment, and the porch windows.

Church of Cals Augustins

Canonge Barceló Street

The Church of Cals Agustins, built in the 19th century, is a beautiful example of religious architecture in Binissalem. This Neo-Gothic church, dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord, stands out for its sober façade and an austere yet elegant interior. It forms part of a complex that included an Augustinian convent, which played an important role in the spiritual and educational life of the municipality, as well as a traditional-style wine cellar (celler). It is named after the congregation of the Third Order of Saint Augustine of Binissalem, founded in June 1857. Today, the celler is privately owned. Although the convent building is now used for other purposes, the church remains an active place of worship, cultural events, and a historic monument worth visiting.

Wayside Crosses (Creus de Terme)

Reg Street

The Creu de Terme is a 20th-century stone cross of traditional typology, located in the middle of the public road at the intersection of sa Creu Street and des Reg Street.

Biniali road cross

Biniali road

The cross on the road to Biniali, dated between the 19th and 20th centuries, is also of traditional typology. These crosses, typical of Mallorca, marked the boundaries of towns and served as points of reference and spiritual protection for travelers. Both are very plain and lack decoration.

Molí des Cós

Palma-Inca Road, Km. 23

The Molí des Cos is one of the most outstanding flour windmills in Binissalem, an emblematic structure that forms part of Mallorca’s rural landscape. Built in 1519, with later renovations, this popular-style mill was used for grinding grain, an essential activity for the local economy. These mills, with their majestic sails, are a reminder of the ingenuity and hard work of past generations. Other relevant mills in the municipality include the Molí de sa Goleta, located in the area of old Robines.

Pou Poal

Pou Poal Road – access via Blanquers Road

The Pou Poal is one of the many historic communal wells in Binissalem. These wells were essential for the water supply of the municipality, especially during drought periods. The Pou Poal, dated between the 13th and 15th centuries, is the only remaining cigonyal-type well in Mallorca. It is a testament to the importance of water for daily life and agriculture. The structure consists of the well, the mound, paving, curb, two incomplete pillars, and two piedra viva monoliths used until the 18th century to install a balance-beam mechanism to extract water. Other wells in the municipality also hold interesting stories and are examples of Mallorca’s traditional hydraulic engineering.

Old Cemetery

Lloseta Road

The Cementeri Vell is Binissalem’s old cemetery, the final resting place of many generations of townspeople. Dating from the 19th century and built on the site of the first cemetery from the 13th century, it offers insight into Binissalem’s funeral customs and social history, with its stone tombs, gravestones, and steles. The Old Cemetery is a place of reflection and memory. Today, it remains a site of historical and cultural importance, visited by those who wish to honor their ancestors and learn more about the town’s past. Its location, now on the outskirts of the urban area due to the town’s expansion, still makes it a site of great relevance for the people of Binissalem.

Biniagual

Biniagual Road – Muro Road

Biniagual is a historic rural hamlet from medieval times, originating from a Muslim alquería (farmstead), reflecting traditional Mallorcan architecture and lifestyle. The small cluster of houses, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, are built in stone and arranged around a central square, preserving typical features such as wooden doors and Arabic tile roofs. In the center of Biniagual lies a small chapel dedicated to Saint Gall, giving the ensemble a distinctive character. This hamlet is a testament to the area’s agricultural history, particularly renowned for wine production. The local wineries, which have been an essential part of its economy for centuries, are still in operation, producing wines that reflect the region’s winemaking tradition.