Iglesia de Nostra Senyora dels Angels de la Porciuncula, Palma de Mallorca

Nestled just south‑east of Palma’s bustling centre, the Church of Our Lady of the Angels of the Porziuncola (Iglesia de Nostra Senyora dels Àngels de la Porciúncula) - commonly known as La Porciúncula or the “Church of Glass” - is a remarkable piece of modern religious architecture and a serene stop for visitors exploring the Playa de Palma area. Built between 1964 and 1968 under the design of Majorcan architect Josep Ferragut Pou in collaboration with Fra Antoni Bauzà Gayà, this oval‑shaped church of reinforced concrete was consecrated in October 1968.

From the outside, the plain grey concrete exterior is adorned by thirty‑six slender stained‑glass panels, which give way to an interior flooded with kaleidoscopic colour and light. Around the oval nave sit thirty‑nine stained‑glass windows, spanning some 600 square meters of glass, depicting vivid scenes from the life of Saint Francis, the four seasons, biblical themes, and even references to Dante and the Mallorcan mystic Ramon Llull. The flooring of multicoloured tiles and subtle sculptural details further enhances the contemplative ambiance.

Just a few steps away is a small museum founded in 1971 by Fray Joan Llabrés. It houses three rooms of archaeological, ethnographic, and numismatic collections, alongside personal artefacts brought back by Franciscan missionaries from Peru. A visit typically costs around €5 and includes access to the museum, making it a worthy stop for culture‑minded travellers seeking something off the well‑trodden tourist circuit.

In short, La Porciúncula offers a unique blend of modernist design, spiritual resonance, and artistic splendour - an atmospheric place to pause, reflect, and admire a lesser‑known jewel in Palma de Mallorca’s cultural heritage.