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Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Bull

Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Bull

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Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Bull

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Location: Es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

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JakobusPilger

September 13, 2023

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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 …

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Thomas ❄️💦☀️

June 8, 2022

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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

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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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Friday 15 May

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23 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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