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Ariany

Balearic Islands

1,072Population
23.14 km²Area
124 mElevation
07529Postal code
1982Founded

Ariany is a municipality located in the central-northern part of Mallorca, within the Balearic Islands. Characterized by its rich history and cultural heritage, it features a blend of traditional architecture and natural landscapes.

02Geography

Ariany is situated in the Llano de Mallorca region, approximately 50 km from Palma, the island's capital. The municipality is bordered by Petra, Sinéu, María de la Salud, and Santa Margalida, and is traversed by the Ma-3340 road, which connects Petra to Santa Margarita.

Distance to Palma
50 km
Distance to Petra
6 km
Distance to Manacor
19 km

03History

Ariany has a rich historical background, with numerous prehistoric sites, including the notable cave of Canova. Initially an Islamic alquería, it became a possession of the Cotoner family, leading to the establishment of the Marquesado de Ariany after the War of Succession.

Ariany is a municipality in Mallorca known for its historical sites and cultural festivals.

04Cultural Heritage and Festivals

The municipality boasts several points of interest, including the church of Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which houses the patron saint's image. Ariany also celebrates various festivals throughout the year, reflecting its cultural traditions.

Landscape with church and houses in Ariany, Mallorca.
View of Ariany from the Ma-3341 road, with the church and buildings in the center.
Stone tower and facade of the church in Ariany, Mallorca.
Ariany's church with its stone tower and facade, seen from below with greenery in the foreground.
Ariany · Data
Province
Balearic Islands
Autonomous community
Balearic Islands
Population
1,072
Area
23.14 km²
Elevation
124 m
Postal code
07529
Founded
1982
Website
http://www.ajariany.net/
Coordinates
39.6494, 3.1108

Photos

Building facade with three flags on a balcony.
Town hall of Ariany with flags on a balcony.
Drawing of trees, hills, and a church in Ariañy, Mallorca.
Landscape with trees, hills, and a church in Ariañy, Mallorca, from a 17th-century map.
Four sculptures by Miquel Ginard at a roundabout in Ariany, Mallorca.
Four sculptures by Miquel Ginard at a roundabout in Ariany, Mallorca, under a partly cloudy sky.
Narrow street with stone houses and street lamps in Ariany.
Cobblestone street in Ariany with stone houses and old street lamps.
Ariany church with palm trees and greenery on a sunny day.
Ariany church with traditional architecture and surrounding palm trees and greenery.

Map

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San Pedro Church in Petra, Mallorca, with tower and old structure.
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View of Sant Joan with houses and church in the center, surrounded by green hills.
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View of a church and market in Sinéu, Mallorca.
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