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Ariany

Mallorca

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

Ariany is a municipality located in the central-northern part of Mallorca, within the Pla de Mallorca comarca. Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, it features several notable landmarks and hosts vibrant local festivals.

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 with 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 significant cave of Canova. Originally an Islamic alquería, it became a possession of the Cotoner family, leading to the creation of the Marquesado de Ariany in the early 18th century.

Ariany is a municipality in central-northern Mallorca, known for its history and cultural festivals.

04Cultural Heritage and Festivals

The municipality is home to several important sites, including the church of Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which houses the patron saint's image. Ariany also celebrates various festivals, reflecting its cultural vibrancy.

Landscape with hills, towers, and cloudy sky in Ariany.
Ariany with views of surrounding hills and towers under a cloudy sky
Map with Ariany in the center, surrounded by other municipalities.
Map shows the municipality of Ariany in northeastern Mallorca, in Pla de Mallorca.
Ariany · Data
Region
Pla de Mallorca
Island
Mallorca
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

View of Ariany with a church on a hill.
Ariany, seen from Ma-3341, with a church and old buildings on a hill.
Church and bell tower in Ariany with stone wall
The church in Ariany with its tall bell tower and stone wall in the background
Flags on a balcony in Ariany.
The Ariany town hall with three flags in front of a historic building.
Hand-drawn map showing Ariany and surrounding landscape.
Ariany is depicted on a historical map of Mallorca from 1683
Four large rust-colored sculptures of people in Ariany, Mallorca.
Roundabout in Ariany with sculptures by Miquel Ginard depicting human figures.

Map

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Own text, written with AI assistance from the facts in Wikipedia · Ariany, Spain · Data: Wikidata Q656449 · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, see individual licenses. · CC BY-SA 4.0