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Església Nova’s high stone walls and pointed arches beneath blue sky, with lawns and a path leading towards the cross.

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Església Nova

Place to visit

A church without a roof stands in the middle of Son Servera. Beyond Església Nova’s iron gate, garden paths pass between high walls and pointed arches, with open sky above. Somewhere for a quiet pause, and for concerts and celebrations outdoors.

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The essentials at a glance

Stone arches and blue sky.

Worth a visit?
Yes — for the open arches and a moment to pause
Best for
Worshippers, architecture lovers and walkers
Best months
January–December
Best time of day
Morning light suits a visit; check opening hours
Time to allow
Around 30–45 minutes for the church, garden and photographs.
Without a car
Bus 412 to Son Servera, then walk
Parking
Around the edge of the centre; allow extra time on Fridays
Highlight
The open nave with its view of the sky
Keep in mind
Shelter from the rain
Access
Enter from Carrer de ses Creus, near Plaça de Sant Joan
  • Roofless church
  • Architecture
  • Garden
  • In Son Servera

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An open nave with high stone arches, lawns and a path beneath blue sky.

The view through Església Nova’s open nave leads to the cross. In morning light, the walls cast long shadows across the grass.

Iron bars in the foreground, with palms, a garden and the unfinished church walls beyond.

The first glimpse through the iron gate on Carrer de ses Creus. Between palms and old houses, Església Nova’s garden opens out.

An open iron gate bearing an Església Nova sign, beside a stone wall and tree.

The entrance on Carrer de ses Creus in Son Servera, with the Església Nova sign beside the gate.

Getting to know Església Nova

Does Església Nova suit your plans?

What to expect and what to know before you visit.

Who it suits

  • You enjoy churches and places for a quiet pause.
  • You’re interested in architecture from Gaudí’s circle.
  • You’d like a memorable stop during a walk around Son Servera.

Things to bear in mind

  • You need a covered church interior on a rainy day.
  • You want to enter the grounds outside visiting hours.

Bus connections

Route 412 from Cala Millor and Cala Bona to Son Servera

Region

Llevant

Nearest beach

Cala Bona

3 km

A glimpse of Església Nova

An open nave with high stone arches, lawns and a path beneath blue sky. Iron bars in the foreground, with palms, a garden and the unfinished church walls beyond. An open iron gate bearing an Església Nova sign, beside a stone wall and tree. A long garden path between lawns, with high pointed church arches to the left and a tree on the right.

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Season guide for Església Nova

November Worth a visit

Worth a visit Worth considering Less suitable Closed

Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

Location

Location of Església Nova

Location of Església Nova in Mallorca Palma Alcúdia Sóller Manacor
Location of Església Nova
Region
Llevant
Municipality
Son Servera
Hire car
not essential
Worth visiting for
a brief stop
Coordinates
39.6211,3.3593

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Through the iron gate

From the centre of Son Servera, it’s a short walk to Carrer de ses Creus. Beyond an iron gate are palms, pale stone walls and the open arches of Església Nova. You can already glimpse the garden from the street.

A path runs between lawns through the nave, with nothing but sky above the high walls. As you walk, the view changes: first the length of the building, then the cross, the window openings and the carved stonework. Leave time for smaller details too, including the snail sculpture by the entrance and the gnarled, plant-covered trunk beside the glazed passage.

Unfinished for more than a century

The foundation stone was laid in 1905. Joan Rubió i Bellver, a colleague of Antoni Gaudí, designed the church. Architect Guillem Reynés also worked on the project later. Financial problems left it unfinished.

Pointed arches and rose windows give it its neo-Gothic character. If you’re coming because of the Gaudí connection, this is the work of an architect from his circle. The roof was among the parts never completed.

Looking upwards at high stone walls with pointed arches, rose windows and carved details against blue sky.
Pointed arches and rose windows form part of the neo-Gothic design. From below, the height of the open walls is particularly striking.

Quiet visits and shared celebrations

Combine a look around with the market or a café stop in town. For worshippers, the church can be a place to pause; architecture enthusiasts will find plenty in the open walls and stone carving. You don’t need a religious background to appreciate a visit.

Església Nova is also an events venue. Concerts, art evenings, Mallorcan dancing and religious celebrations bring people together between its walls. Check with Son Servera council to see what’s happening during your stay.

Iron bars in the foreground, with palms, a garden and the unfinished church walls beyond.
The first glimpse through the iron gate on Carrer de ses Creus. Between palms and old houses, Església Nova’s garden opens out.

Planning your visit

Son Servera council lists regular opening Monday–Friday, 9.30am–2.30pm, with free admission. Public holidays and events may differ. Allow around 30–45 minutes for the church, garden and photographs.

Morning light particularly suits the building. Bring sun protection in summer; in rain, the open nave remains exposed to the weather.

From Cala Millor and Cala Bona, bus 412 runs to Son Servera. Continue on foot from the bus stops. If driving, use a permitted parking space around the edge of the centre. Friday is market day, so allow extra time to find a space.

An open nave with high stone arches, lawns and a path beneath blue sky.
The view through Església Nova’s open nave leads to the cross. In morning light, the walls cast long shadows across the grass.

Photographs

Església Nova in Mallorca

An open nave with high stone arches, lawns and a path beneath blue sky.
Església NovaThe view through Església Nova’s open nave leads to the cross. In morning light, the walls cast long shadows across the grass.
Iron bars in the foreground, with palms, a garden and the unfinished church walls beyond.
Església NovaThe first glimpse through the iron gate on Carrer de ses Creus. Between palms and old houses, Església Nova’s garden opens out.
An open iron gate bearing an Església Nova sign, beside a stone wall and tree.
Església NovaThe entrance on Carrer de ses Creus in Son Servera, with the Església Nova sign beside the gate.
A long garden path between lawns, with high pointed church arches to the left and a tree on the right.
Església NovaA path leads between lawns through the nave. Above the high walls, there’s plenty of sky to look at.
A cross in front of tall pointed arches, with a glazed passage beneath and a gnarled, plant-covered trunk to the right.
Església NovaAt the end of the nave, the cross hangs before the open arches. Below is a glazed passage; dense greenery covers the gnarled trunk beside it.
A wooden crucifix between pointed stone arches, with light and shadow on the wall behind.
Església NovaThe cross in morning light. You can clearly see the different colours of stone in the arches and walls.
Looking upwards at high stone walls with pointed arches, rose windows and carved details against blue sky.
Església NovaPointed arches and rose windows form part of the neo-Gothic design. From below, the height of the open walls is particularly striking.
Palms beside the high left-hand church wall, with a path, lawns and the cross in the distance.
Església NovaPalms and lawns line the path through Església Nova, where garden and unfinished church merge.
A palm crown against blue sky, above the black bars of an iron gate.
Església NovaA palm at Església Nova’s entrance, its crown rising above the iron gate.
A gnarled trunk covered in green foliage and a few pink flowers beside a glazed arched passage.
Església NovaBeside the glazed passage stands this gnarled, overgrown trunk, with pink flowers among the leaves.
A snail sculpture in pale stone and rust-coloured metal against a densely planted wall.
Església NovaA stone-and-metal snail beside the entrance. There are small details to notice as well as the great arches.

How much time do you have?

Things to do in Església Nova

Three hours

Combine Església Nova with Son Servera’s centre, followed by a coffee on Plaça de Sant Joan. On Fridays, leave time for the market.

On a rainy day

The open nave provides no shelter from rain. Choose a dry morning to enjoy the light and sky.

Practical details

Parking
Find a permitted space around the edge of the centre and walk in. Allow extra time on Friday mornings because of the market.
Public transport
Route 412 from Cala Millor and Cala Bona, followed by a walk through Son Servera.
Time to allow
Around 30–45 minutes for the church, garden and photographs.
Good to know
The council lists regular visiting hours as Monday–Friday, 9.30am–2.30pm, with free admission. Check arrangements for public holidays and events. The nave has no roof.
Bus
Route 412 from Cala Millor and Cala Bona to Son Servera.
Price guide
Admission Regular visits are free; events have their own arrangements. (as of 2026)
Coordinates
39.6211,3.3593 Google Maps Apple Maps

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Your questions answered

Your questions about Església Nova

Why does Església Nova have no roof?

The church was never completed. Its foundation stone was laid in 1905, but financial difficulties prevented the building from being finished. The open nave isn’t the result of a roof collapsing later.

Did Gaudí design Església Nova?

It was designed by Joan Rubió i Bellver, a colleague of Antoni Gaudí. That gives it a connection with Gaudí’s circle, but calling it a building by Gaudí would be inaccurate.

When can you visit Església Nova, and what does it cost?

The council lists Monday–Friday, 9.30am–2.30pm, with free admission for regular visits. Public holidays and events may have different hours or entry arrangements.

Where is the entrance?

The iron gate is on Carrer de ses Creus in Son Servera, a short walk from Plaça de Sant Joan. Església Nova is separate from the parish church of Sant Joan Baptista on the square.

Are events held in the open church?

Yes. It hosts concerts, art events, dances and religious celebrations. Son Servera council publishes current dates.

Practical questions

When is the best time to visit Església Nova?

Església Nova is worth visiting throughout the year. What you can do depends on the season and weather.

Is Església Nova worth visiting in July and August?

July: worth a visit. Visit in the morning and bring sun protection: there’s no roof over the nave. August: worth a visit. Visit in the morning and bring sun protection: there’s no roof over the nave.

Do I need a hire car for Església Nova?

Easy to manage without a car Route 412 from Cala Millor and Cala Bona to Son Servera.

Where can I park in Església Nova?

Find a permitted space around the edge of the centre and walk in. Allow extra time on Friday mornings because of the market.

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