Santa Maria Church, Mahón
Facts and practical information
The Church of Santa Maria is a Catholic church in the Spanish city of Mahón, in the Balearic Islands dedicated to Saint Mary. It was built between 1748 and 1771 on top of another 14th-century Gothic church.
The interior is neo-Gothic, with a nave with a ribbed vault; on the sides there are several chapels dedicated to various saints. On the outside there is a very simple decoration, with a bell tower, and a main door in Gothic style leading to a small enclosed square.
It has a monumental organ from 1809, inaugurated in 1810, made by the Swiss master Juan Kiburz, resident in Barcelona. It is 15 metres high and 9 metres wide, has four keyboards and 3006 sound pipes, of which 197 are made of wood and the rest of metal. The organ was damaged in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, and was restored by Salvador Aragonès, at a cost of 200,000 pesetas, which was assumed by Fernando Rubió Tudurí.
Plaça Constitució 3Mahón
Santa Maria Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Museu de Menorca, Sa Cudia Cremada, Teatre Principal de Maó, Trepuco.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Santa Maria Church by public transport?
Bus
- Pl. del Príncep • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)
- Moll de Ponent • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)