Church of Santa Magdalena, Palma de Mallorca

Located at Plaça de Santa Magdalena, next to the Convent of Santa Magdalena de Palma, the Church of Santa Magdalena is another impressive place of worship in Palma de Mallorca, dating back to the 14th century. It has been constructed in baroque style and in 1740 it has been completely rebuilt keeping its original design. It is the place where you can find the remains of Santa Catalina Tomàs. She was an orphan with a difficult childhood.

Catalina was brought up in the house of her uncle, where she worked as a servant and a shepherdess. At an early age, the girl wanted to join the religious life. Thus, at the age of 12, she went to the Convent of Saint Mary Magdalena with a request to become a nun. But, due to her age, the Convent refused and Catalina sat down on the stone and said she would not move away until she was accepted into the monastery. The stone that Catalina sat on has survived until present day. It is also believed that Catalina was a mystic and prophetess.