Can Oleo: An enigma with a Gothic heart

Can Oleo, a manor house in Palma, has a Gothic core that dates back to the 15th century. The house has passed through several hands, from the original Vivot family, to the Sureda, and eventually, to the Oleo family in the 18th century. The current name of the house, Can Oleo, comes from its last known owner, the Oleo family. One mystery remains unsolved: the phrase 'Sirven sus voces a Dios y mi lengua para vos' on a column in the vestibule. Who wrote it, and why, remains as enigmatic as the house itself.

Can Oleo was built as a residence for the Vivot family, who were known to have served as royal prosecutors. The house was later remodeled and altered in the 19th century, losing some of its Gothic character. However, the house regained its former glory in a renovation project that began in 2005 and ended in 2011. The house has been open to the public since its renovation, and today, it houses the Archeological Lullean Society. The house stands as a testament to the city's history and the lives of those who inhabited it centuries ago.

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