Art - Nature - Architecture

Art, nature and architecture coexist harmoniously in a Museum designed to awaken your senses.

The most outstanding architectural detail in Sa Bassa Blanca is without doubt, the building designed by the architect Hassan Fathy (Cairo, 1900-1989). It is a unique building in the European context since it is the sole Hassan Fathy construction on this continent. He was already 78 years old and had never before built anything in Western Europe when he drew the plans of the Hispano-Moorish building which he called a "ribat" (fortified building), retaining only the outer walls of the former farmhouse. White walls, vaults and traditional domes crown the terraces of the building, surrounding a courtyard with gardens and fountains. Most of the windows are decorated with turned lattice-work called "mushrabeyehs" and the doors and tile floors are antique elements brought from Andalusia, and Northern Spain.

The Sa Bassa Blanca Museum, also houses in one of the rooms, a beautiful “Mudejar” coffered ceiling dated 1498 and declared in 2012 "Heritage of the Balearic Islands".

The existing water reservoir was transformed into an exhibition space in 1994. In 2007, a new space came into service also located underground, called SOKRATES. Thus, neither compete with the architecture of the great Hassan Fathy.

The rose garden of the Hortus Conclusus has given way to OlivArt. This strengthens the symbolism of peace at msbb, already present with the Dove. Picasso drew his dove of peace with an olive branch in its beak.

The olive tree is one of the oldest symbols in the world, unchanging over time and of timeless value. The symbolism of the olive tree represents peace, fertility, wisdom, immortality, prosperity, and success. The trunks sculpted by centuries offer us a park of natural sculptures of great beauty.

One of the great attractions that perfectly combines art and nature, is the vantage point. From there you can see a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Bay of Alcudia and entering the military Observatory located there, you can discover the installation where photographer Nilu Izadi created a large "Camera Obscura" that through a prism projects the inversed outdoor landscape on a concave screen. A different way to enjoy the wonderful landscape of the area. The access is difficult. Only for small groups of up 6 adults, used to hiking. By appointment only.