Rectory House

The Casa de la Rectoria is a spacious residence of medieval origin located in Santa Margalida, closely linked to the town's religious and urban history. It stands on the same site once occupied by the 14th-century rectory, although the oldest elements of the façade appear to date from the 16th century.

The building has an irregular floor plan, the result of numerous sections added over various periods. The complex is organized around a small courtyard and preserves spaces of great interest, such as the *sala delmera* (tithe room), a long chamber featuring a barrel vault.

Also highly distinctive are the decorative elements crowning the roof, featuring a curious array of pyramids—some topped with spheres—and a cross. This detail notably caught the attention of Archduke Ludwig Salvator.

To the left of the entrance stands a remarkable late-15th-century wayside cross. Originally, this cross was located roughly where the olive tree in the town square now stands. Its obverse side features a mutilated image of the crucified Christ, while the drum displays heavily weathered figures of Saint Barbara, Saint Lucy, Saint Catherine, and—possibly—Saint Sebastian.

The Rectory is, therefore, a site that blends religious architecture, historical memory, popular devotion, and artistic heritage. Its proximity to the church and the town center makes it a prominent feature of Santa Margalida’s religious heritage.