The island is home to several archaeological sites, one of them is Ruins Romanes de Pollentia, which is located in Alcudia. Once the Roman city Pollentia was located here, founded in the I century ad. There are still some remained buildings-forum, merchants ' shops, amphitheatre, baths. Artefacts collected from the excavations can be found at the nearby Museu Monogràfic de Pollèntia. Another monument, reminiscent of Mallorca's prehistoric past, is called Necròpoli de Son Real and can be found near Can Picafort. The attraction is an ancient burial of VII-IV centuries BC, there were found weapons, jewellery and household items in the necropolis. You can find about three hundred graves here.
The capital of the island is rich in historically important sites, and one such is the ruins of the settlement Madina Mayurqa. The fact is that only Arab baths (Banys Àrabs) have remained in the settlement, which was built in the X century. Located in the gardens of the Can Fontiroig estate, the baths fit perfectly into the surrounding landscape. It was once a gorgeous building, combining elements of Muslim, Roman and Byzantine cultures. Consolat de Mar is another deserving the title of "historical landmark" building, located in Palma. Built in 1306, it was a place where merchants and sailors could resolve disputes between them. The building is also interesting from an architectural point of view — especially its segmental arches, circular columns and balustrade amaze architects from all over the world.
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