Casal Can Canta

Casal Can Canta

Renaissance casal from the 16th–17th centuries, preserved almost intact. Known for its balanced façade and Mallorcan Renaissance details.

Located in the heart of Alcúdia’s historic centre, Casal Can Canta —also known as Can Barrera— is one of the finest examples of the noble architecture that flourished in the city during the 16th and 17th centuries. Like other Renaissance casals, its façade was redesigned during this period to reflect the new stylistic language introduced after the Revolt of the Germanies (1521–1523), when humanist ideas from Ciutat (Palma) were embraced by the local aristocracy.

Can Canta stands out for the purity of its lines, the balanced composition of its façade and the characteristic elements of Mallorcan Renaissance architecture seen in its portals, lintels and ornamental details. Unlike other casals that later underwent alterations, this building has survived almost intact, preserving its original identity and its value as a testament to Alcúdia’s cultural and artistic transformation during the Early Modern period.

Bullring
Bullring
Arena built in 1892 beside Alcudia’s walls, offering large capacity, event services, parking and full branding possibilities.
The medieval city wall
The medieval city wall
La muralla medieval d’Alcúdia, construïda al segle XIV amb torres i 1,5 km de perímetre, protegía la ciutat dels atacs pirates.
Bastions from the 16th century
Bastions from the 16th century
16th-century bastions built for artillery. Two remain: Vila Roja and Xara, located near the old fortified gate.
Renaissance “Casals” of Alcúdia
Renaissance “Casals” of Alcúdia
Renaissance manor houses in Alcúdia’s historic center, preserved from the 16th–17th centuries, including Can Castell, Can Fondo and Can Domènec.
Walled city gates
Walled city gates
The ancient gates of Alcúdia’s city walls — Moll, Mallorca and the now-lost Vila Roja — preserve unique medieval bridges, towers and remains.
The Renaissance wall
The Renaissance wall
Remains of the 17th-century fortification adapted for artillery. Sant Ferran bastion and preserved watch post stand out.
The Church of Sant Jaume
The Church of Sant Jaume
19th-century Neo-Gothic church built on the former medieval temple, featuring a single nave, rose window, sculptures of Saint James and an interesting parish...
The Chapel of Sant Crist
The Chapel of Sant Crist
17th-century Baroque chapel housing a 15th-century Christ sculpture linked to reported miracles and accessible from inside the parish church.
Zona arqueològica
Zona arqueològica
History and excavations of Pol·lèntia from the 16th century to today, with key discoveries and major international archaeological research.
Casal Can Canta
Casal Can Canta
Renaissance casal from the 16th–17th centuries, preserved almost intact. Known for its balanced façade and Mallorcan Renaissance details.
Casal Can Fondo
Casal Can Fondo
Cultural venue and historical archive housed in a restored 14th-century Gothic building in the center of Alcúdia.
Vila Roja Gate
Vila Roja Gate
Medieval gate with a 17th-century stone bridge and remains of the old drawbridge. The restored vall is now a space for open-air events and performances.
Sant Sebastià Gate
Sant Sebastià Gate
Medieval gate linking Alcúdia with the royal road to Palma. It preserves the moat, the 1963 restored towers and a 16th-century city coat of arms.
Xara Bastion
Xara Bastion
16th-century bastion built to defend Alcúdia. One of the few remaining, located next to the historic Porta de Xara.
16th-Century Bastions
16th-Century Bastions
16th-century defensive bastions built to house artillery. Two remain today: the Vila Roja bastion and the nearby Xara bastion.
Casal Can Domenec
Casal Can Domenec
17th-century manor house, now home to the Pollentia Consortium and closely linked to archaeological excavations.
Casa Can Castell
Casa Can Castell
Noble manor house of Gothic origin, redesigned in the 16th and 17th centuries with Renaissance influences.
Santa Anna
Santa Anna
One of the few temples from the first Catalan resettlement in the 13th century, located just a short distance from the Pol·lèntia archaeological site.
Alcúdia Office
Alcúdia Office
Oficina de Port d'Alcúdia
Oficina de Port d'Alcúdia
Oficina de Ciutat Blanca
Oficina de Ciutat Blanca