Iglesia Del Carmen (Church of Carmen), Mahon
The Church of Carmen is the largest religious building in the town. It is designed in a neoclassical style rather than the exuberant Baroque that preceded it. The layout follows the traditional Latin-cross plan, with side chapels along the nave, a central crossing, and a dome or cupola over the intersection鈥攊lluminated by windows or rosettes.
Construction began in 1726 under the patronage of the Carmelite order, but progress was hampered by local rivalries鈥攅specially opposition from the Franciscan community鈥攁s well as administrative delays. Building resumed in full around 1750 after negotiations with the then-British authorities. The church was not completed until well into the 19th century.
The Church is dedicated to the Virgin of Carmen and each year on July 16, a procession and popular festivities honor this devotion. Over time, the adjacent convent of Carmen was repurposed. Today, the ground floor hosts the local market Sa Pla莽a, featuring stalls of fresh produce, local goods, caf茅s, and small shops. The upper levels are used for cultural, educational, and municipal functions.
Construction began in 1726 under the patronage of the Carmelite order, but progress was hampered by local rivalries鈥攅specially opposition from the Franciscan community鈥攁s well as administrative delays. Building resumed in full around 1750 after negotiations with the then-British authorities. The church was not completed until well into the 19th century.
The Church is dedicated to the Virgin of Carmen and each year on July 16, a procession and popular festivities honor this devotion. Over time, the adjacent convent of Carmen was repurposed. Today, the ground floor hosts the local market Sa Pla莽a, featuring stalls of fresh produce, local goods, caf茅s, and small shops. The upper levels are used for cultural, educational, and municipal functions.
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Sight Name: Iglesia Del Carmen (Church of Carmen)
Sight Location: Mahon, Spain (See walking tours in Mahon)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Mahon, Spain (See walking tours in Mahon)
Sight Type: Religious
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Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles