Soller

The valley of Soller, surrounded by an amphitheatre of mountains, is full of history and heritage. The parish church of Sant Bartomeu was built betweer 1688 and 1811 in the Baroque style, but with some Gothic features. The Modernist main facade was designed by Joan Rubi6 Bellver, a disciple of Gaudi's. The same architect designed the Banco de S611er, which dates from 1911. In Calle de la Lluna, look at the Can Prohom tavern, the house of la Lluna - medieval in origin with a curious relief of the moon on the door frame - and Can Prunera - another Mod ernist mansion built in 1911. Gran Via is an important avenue dating from the Solleric expansion in the early 14th century the result of commercial and financial activity undertaker towards the end of the l9th century. Here there are interest ing mansions such as the 1896 Rectoria, Can Maderaner ant Can Dulce. Other notable buildings include Can Cremat with a portico, built in 1922, and the Convent of Soller, whicl dates from the 18th century. The Museo Balear de Ciencia Naturales is located in the buildings of Camp d'en Prohom.