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Most houses were built in the 17th and 18th centuries and many streets are very narrow and compact, a legacy from the medieval era. The central square, called Plaça Major, has numerous outdoor cafés and is dominated by a large 13th-century church
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It was founded in the 13th century some 6 km (4 mi) from the coast, in an effort to avoid pirate attacks. Various encounters with corsairs occurred, including the notable confrontation with Ottoman corsair
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Throughout its history, Pollença was a site of significant military confrontations, due to its prominent geographical position. From resisting the Christian conquest and the expedition of King
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One of the town's most distinctive features is the 365-step stairway north of the square; this leads up to a chapel on top of the hill known as Calvary. On
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this is the setting for the most dramatic parade of the year. First, on the road winding up the back of the hill, there is a reenactment of the
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Most visited sights in Pollença town: Plaça Mayor, Plaça Vella, Can Llobera, Convent, Joan March Gardens, Calvari and Roman Bridge.
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in 1550, where the Pollença locals displayed remarkable bravery. The event is commemorated annually on August 2nd.
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The town also has a 19th-century bridge of Romanesque design that crosses a stream to the north of town.
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The origin of the name "Pollença" can be traced back to the name of the Roman settlement of "
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Cala Sant Vicenç (Cala Molins, Cala Barques, Cala Clara and Cala Carbó)
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This article is about the modern town in Majorca. For the
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Pollenca
Roman
Pollentia (Majorca)
Italy
Pollentia
Catalan
Spanish
Municipality

Flag of Pollença
Coat of arms of Pollença
Location of Pollença in Mallorca
Pollença is located in Majorca
Pollença is located in Balearic Islands
Pollença is located in Spain
39°52′38″N 3°0′59″E / 39.87722°N 3.01639°E / 39.87722; 3.01639
Spain
Autonomous community
Balearic Islands
Province
Balearic Islands
Comarca
Serra de Tramuntana
Judicial district
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UTC+1
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CEST

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