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Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Bull

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Es Mercadal

Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Bull

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Location: Es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

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1. View of Torre de Fornells – View of Es Mercadal loop from es Mercadal

7.85km

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2. View of Es Mercadal loop from es Mercadal

7.17km

02:13

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3. View of Es Mercadal – Parish Church of Sant Martí loop from es Mercadal

13.1km

03:47

330m

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JakobusPilger

September 13, 2023

In addition to other sights, the visitor's attention is particularly drawn to the radiant windows in the monastery church, evidence of the ancient craft of stained glass. Strong colors and clear lines have created small works of art here and bring biblical scenes to life:

* Be it - to take up what is probably the most popular motif in Christian iconography - the Christmas window with the Holy Family, i.e. Mary and Joseph at the manger in which Jesus lies, the whole scene is not depicted in the stable of Bethlehem, which is familiar to us, but obviously in the open air with two palm trees in the background. In addition, the entire picture is illuminated by the star that indicates the birth of the Messiah.

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Thomas ❄️💦☀️

June 8, 2022

Santuario de la Virgen del Toro on the top of Monte Toro / El Toro, the highest "mountain" in Menorca. The church was largely destroyed in 1936, but rebuilt. The figure of the Mother of God Nostra Seyore del Toro has been preserved.

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Andreas

March 6, 2024

At the summit you will find the “Santuario de la Virgen del Toro”, a sanctuary with a carved wooden statue dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of Menorca. Built in 1670 on top of a Gothic church, the sanctuary takes its name from a legend according to which a bull (Spanish: toro) helped monks discover the figure of the Madonna.

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Elevation 400 m

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Location: Es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Bull

1. View of Torre de Fornells – View of Es Mercadal loop from es Mercadal

2. View of Es Mercadal loop from es Mercadal

3. View of Es Mercadal – Parish Church of Sant Martí loop from es Mercadal

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